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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,665.71, 8,503.56 and 3,035.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,665.71, 8,503.56 and 3,035.37 is: 4,555.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,665.71 : 8,503.56 = 3,035.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,665.71/8,503.56 = 3,035.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,665.71x = 8,503.56 × 3,035.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,665.71x = 25,811,450.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,811,450.92/5,665.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.73

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