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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,672.02, 8,510.56 and 2,897.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,672.02, 8,510.56 and 2,897.23 is: 4,347.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,672.02 : 8,510.56 = 2,897.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,672.02/8,510.56 = 2,897.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,672.02x = 8,510.56 × 2,897.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,672.02x = 24,657,049.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,657,049.75/5,672.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.14

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