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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.88, 8,485.44 and 2,883.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.88, 8,485.44 and 2,883.12 is: 4,318.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.88 : 8,485.44 = 2,883.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.88/8,485.44 = 2,883.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.88x = 8,485.44 × 2,883.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.88x = 24,464,541.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,464,541.77/5,664.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,318.63

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