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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,673.39, 8,515.23 and 2,901.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,673.39, 8,515.23 and 2,901.97 is: 4,355.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,673.39 : 8,515.23 = 2,901.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,673.39/8,515.23 = 2,901.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,673.39x = 8,515.23 × 2,901.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,673.39x = 24,710,942.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,710,942.00/5,673.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.59

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