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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,762.56, 8,638.72 and 2,112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,762.56, 8,638.72 and 2,112 is: 3,166.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,762.56 : 8,638.72 = 2,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,762.56/8,638.72 = 2,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,762.56x = 8,638.72 × 2,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,762.56x = 18,244,976.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,244,976.64/5,762.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.12

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