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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.77, 8,497.83 and 2,855.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.77, 8,497.83 and 2,855.75 is: 4,279.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.77 : 8,497.83 = 2,855.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.77/8,497.83 = 2,855.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.77x = 8,497.83 × 2,855.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.77x = 24,267,635.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,267,635.53/5,670.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,279.43

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