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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,774.09, 8,656.07 and 2,487.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,774.09, 8,656.07 and 2,487.51 is: 3,729.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,774.09 : 8,656.07 = 2,487.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,774.09/8,656.07 = 2,487.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,774.09x = 8,656.07 × 2,487.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,774.09x = 21,532,048.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,532,048.25/5,774.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.08

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