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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,767.39, 8,655.34 and 2,482.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,767.39, 8,655.34 and 2,482.94 is: 3,726.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,767.39 : 8,655.34 = 2,482.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,767.39/8,655.34 = 2,482.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,767.39x = 8,655.34 × 2,482.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,767.39x = 21,490,705.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,490,705.33/5,767.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.25

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