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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,672.55, 8,510.55 and 2,901.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,672.55, 8,510.55 and 2,901.16 is: 4,352.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,672.55 : 8,510.55 = 2,901.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,672.55/8,510.55 = 2,901.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,672.55x = 8,510.55 × 2,901.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,672.55x = 24,690,467.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,690,467.24/5,672.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.62

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