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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,840.72, 8,762.52 and 2,762

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,840.72, 8,762.52 and 2,762 is: 4,143.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,840.72 : 8,762.52 = 2,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,840.72/8,762.52 = 2,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,840.72x = 8,762.52 × 2,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,840.72x = 24,202,080.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,202,080.24/5,840.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.68

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