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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,764.41, 8,647.73 and 2,254.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,764.41, 8,647.73 and 2,254.27 is: 3,381.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,764.41 : 8,647.73 = 2,254.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,764.41/8,647.73 = 2,254.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,764.41x = 8,647.73 × 2,254.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,764.41x = 19,494,318.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,494,318.31/5,764.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.84

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