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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,772.74, 8,659.98 and 2,485.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,772.74, 8,659.98 and 2,485.85 is: 3,729.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,772.74 : 8,659.98 = 2,485.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,772.74/8,659.98 = 2,485.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,772.74x = 8,659.98 × 2,485.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,772.74x = 21,527,367.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,527,367.98/5,772.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.15

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