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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,660.52, 8,491.05 and 3,026.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,660.52, 8,491.05 and 3,026.94 is: 4,540.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,660.52 : 8,491.05 = 3,026.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,660.52/8,491.05 = 3,026.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,660.52x = 8,491.05 × 3,026.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,660.52x = 25,701,898.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,701,898.89/5,660.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.55

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