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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,768.51, 8,656.20 and 2,481.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,768.51, 8,656.20 and 2,481.53 is: 3,723.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,768.51 : 8,656.20 = 2,481.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,768.51/8,656.20 = 2,481.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,768.51x = 8,656.20 × 2,481.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,768.51x = 21,480,576.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,480,576.71/5,768.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,723.77

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