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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.13, 8,494.46 and 2,889.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.13, 8,494.46 and 2,889.75 is: 4,334.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.13 : 8,494.46 = 2,889.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.13/8,494.46 = 2,889.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.13x = 8,494.46 × 2,889.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.13x = 24,546,865.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,546,865.79/5,663.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,334.51

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