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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,605.73, 8,409.57 and 2,829.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,605.73, 8,409.57 and 2,829.59 is: 4,244.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,605.73 : 8,409.57 = 2,829.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,605.73/8,409.57 = 2,829.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,605.73x = 8,409.57 × 2,829.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,605.73x = 23,795,635.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,795,635.18/5,605.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,244.88

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