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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,764.49, 8,645.34 and 2,642.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,764.49, 8,645.34 and 2,642.54 is: 3,963.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,764.49 : 8,645.34 = 2,642.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,764.49/8,645.34 = 2,642.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,764.49x = 8,645.34 × 2,642.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,764.49x = 22,845,656.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,845,656.76/5,764.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.17

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