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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.59, 8,493.57 and 2,742.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.59, 8,493.57 and 2,742.75 is: 4,108.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.59 : 8,493.57 = 2,742.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.59/8,493.57 = 2,742.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.59x = 8,493.57 × 2,742.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.59x = 23,295,739.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,295,739.12/5,670.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,108.17

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