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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,759.52, 8,633.46 and 2,247.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,759.52, 8,633.46 and 2,247.36 is: 3,368.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,759.52 : 8,633.46 = 2,247.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,759.52/8,633.46 = 2,247.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,759.52x = 8,633.46 × 2,247.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,759.52x = 19,402,492.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,402,492.67/5,759.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.77

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