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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,668.88, 8,507.93 and 2,747.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,668.88, 8,507.93 and 2,747.16 is: 4,122.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,668.88 : 8,507.93 = 2,747.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,668.88/8,507.93 = 2,747.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,668.88x = 8,507.93 × 2,747.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,668.88x = 23,372,631.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,372,631.24/5,668.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,122.98

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