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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,762.94, 8,646.49 and 2,015.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,762.94, 8,646.49 and 2,015.27 is: 3,023.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,762.94 : 8,646.49 = 2,015.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,762.94/8,646.49 = 2,015.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,762.94x = 8,646.49 × 2,015.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,762.94x = 17,425,011.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,425,011.90/5,762.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.63

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