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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,671.83, 8,489.55 and 3,032.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,671.83, 8,489.55 and 3,032.73 is: 4,539.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,671.83 : 8,489.55 = 3,032.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,671.83/8,489.55 = 3,032.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,671.83x = 8,489.55 × 3,032.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,671.83x = 25,746,544.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,746,544.80/5,671.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,539.37

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