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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,667.38, 8,494.98 and 2,739.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,667.38, 8,494.98 and 2,739.23 is: 4,105.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,667.38 : 8,494.98 = 2,739.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,667.38/8,494.98 = 2,739.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,667.38x = 8,494.98 × 2,739.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,667.38x = 23,269,661.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,269,661.59/5,667.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.90

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