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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,767.16, 8,645.88 and 2,302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,767.16, 8,645.88 and 2,302.52 is: 3,451.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,767.16 : 8,645.88 = 2,302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,767.16/8,645.88 = 2,302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,767.16x = 8,645.88 × 2,302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,767.16x = 19,907,311.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,907,311.62/5,767.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,451.84

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