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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,759.61, 8,637.12 and 2,249.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,759.61, 8,637.12 and 2,249.07 is: 3,372.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,759.61 : 8,637.12 = 2,249.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,759.61/8,637.12 = 2,249.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,759.61x = 8,637.12 × 2,249.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,759.61x = 19,425,487.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,425,487.48/5,759.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.71

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