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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,772.37, 8,651.72 and 2,649.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,772.37, 8,651.72 and 2,649.75 is: 3,971.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,772.37 : 8,651.72 = 2,649.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,772.37/8,651.72 = 2,649.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,772.37x = 8,651.72 × 2,649.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,772.37x = 22,924,845.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,924,845.19/5,772.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.48

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