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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,668.82, 8,502.50 and 3,033.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,668.82, 8,502.50 and 3,033.54 is: 4,549.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,668.82 : 8,502.50 = 3,033.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,668.82/8,502.50 = 3,033.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,668.82x = 8,502.50 × 3,033.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,668.82x = 25,792,673.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,792,673.85/5,668.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.92

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