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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,766.28, 8,651.76 and 2,478.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,766.28, 8,651.76 and 2,478.52 is: 3,718.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,766.28 : 8,651.76 = 2,478.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,766.28/8,651.76 = 2,478.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,766.28x = 8,651.76 × 2,478.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,766.28x = 21,443,560.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,443,560.20/5,766.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.79

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