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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,767.92, 8,640.48 and 2,837.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,767.92, 8,640.48 and 2,837.36 is: 4,250.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,767.92 : 8,640.48 = 2,837.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,767.92/8,640.48 = 2,837.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,767.92x = 8,640.48 × 2,837.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,767.92x = 24,516,152.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,516,152.33/5,767.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.43

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