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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,761.09, 8,631.01 and 2,984.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,761.09, 8,631.01 and 2,984.82 is: 4,471.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,761.09 : 8,631.01 = 2,984.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,761.09/8,631.01 = 2,984.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,761.09x = 8,631.01 × 2,984.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,761.09x = 25,761,965.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,761,965.84/5,761.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,471.72

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