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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,668.02, 8,498.39 and 2,744.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,668.02, 8,498.39 and 2,744.73 is: 4,115.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,668.02 : 8,498.39 = 2,744.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,668.02/8,498.39 = 2,744.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,668.02x = 8,498.39 × 2,744.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,668.02x = 23,325,772.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,325,772.26/5,668.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,115.33

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