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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,660.16, 8,489.44 and 2,737.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,660.16, 8,489.44 and 2,737.68 is: 4,106.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,660.16 : 8,489.44 = 2,737.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,660.16/8,489.44 = 2,737.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,660.16x = 8,489.44 × 2,737.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,660.16x = 23,241,370.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,241,370.10/5,660.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.13

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