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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,672.43, 8,510.38 and 2,901.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,672.43, 8,510.38 and 2,901.05 is: 4,352.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,672.43 : 8,510.38 = 2,901.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,672.43/8,510.38 = 2,901.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,672.43x = 8,510.38 × 2,901.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,672.43x = 24,689,002.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,689,002.12/5,672.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.46

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