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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.27, 8,494.79 and 2,889.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.27, 8,494.79 and 2,889.21 is: 4,332.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.27 : 8,494.79 = 2,889.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.27/8,494.79 = 2,889.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.27x = 8,494.79 × 2,889.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.27x = 24,543,217.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,543,217.77/5,664.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,332.99

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