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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,762.37, 8,645.62 and 2,014.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,762.37, 8,645.62 and 2,014.70 is: 3,022.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,762.37 : 8,645.62 = 2,014.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,762.37/8,645.62 = 2,014.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,762.37x = 8,645.62 × 2,014.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,762.37x = 17,418,330.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,418,330.61/5,762.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.77

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