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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,673.29, 8,501.91 and 2,709.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,673.29, 8,501.91 and 2,709.35 is: 4,060.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,673.29 : 8,501.91 = 2,709.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,673.29/8,501.91 = 2,709.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,673.29x = 8,501.91 × 2,709.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,673.29x = 23,034,644.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,034,644.31/5,673.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.19

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