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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,669.92, 8,505.76 and 2,895.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,669.92, 8,505.76 and 2,895.09 is: 4,343.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,669.92 : 8,505.76 = 2,895.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,669.92/8,505.76 = 2,895.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,669.92x = 8,505.76 × 2,895.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,669.92x = 24,624,940.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,624,940.72/5,669.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,343.08

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