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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,768.73, 8,655.26 and 2,306.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,768.73, 8,655.26 and 2,306.25 is: 3,460.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,768.73 : 8,655.26 = 2,306.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,768.73/8,655.26 = 2,306.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,768.73x = 8,655.26 × 2,306.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,768.73x = 19,961,181.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,961,181.84/5,768.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.24

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