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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,660.76, 8,483.70 and 2,735.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,660.76, 8,483.70 and 2,735.04 is: 4,098.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,660.76 : 8,483.70 = 2,735.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,660.76/8,483.70 = 2,735.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,660.76x = 8,483.70 × 2,735.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,660.76x = 23,203,258.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,203,258.85/5,660.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.97

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