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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,665.02, 8,495.91 and 2,889.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,665.02, 8,495.91 and 2,889.96 is: 4,334.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,665.02 : 8,495.91 = 2,889.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,665.02/8,495.91 = 2,889.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,665.02x = 8,495.91 × 2,889.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,665.02x = 24,552,840.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,552,840.06/5,665.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,334.11

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