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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.69, 8,497.26 and 2,893.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.69, 8,497.26 and 2,893.47 is: 4,335.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.69 : 8,497.26 = 2,893.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.69/8,497.26 = 2,893.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.69x = 8,497.26 × 2,893.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.69x = 24,586,566.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,586,566.89/5,670.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.73

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