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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,759.67, 8,632.40 and 2,984.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,759.67, 8,632.40 and 2,984.75 is: 4,473.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,759.67 : 8,632.40 = 2,984.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,759.67/8,632.40 = 2,984.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,759.67x = 8,632.40 × 2,984.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,759.67x = 25,765,497.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,765,497.81/5,759.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,473.43

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