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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,807.52, 8,714.92 and 2,475.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,807.52, 8,714.92 and 2,475.76 is: 3,715.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,807.52 : 8,714.92 = 2,475.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,807.52/8,714.92 = 2,475.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,807.52x = 8,714.92 × 2,475.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,807.52x = 21,576,050.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,576,050.34/5,807.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.19

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