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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,673.43, 8,511.88 and 2,902.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,673.43, 8,511.88 and 2,902.05 is: 4,353.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,673.43 : 8,511.88 = 2,902.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,673.43/8,511.88 = 2,902.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,673.43x = 8,511.88 × 2,902.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,673.43x = 24,701,901.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,701,901.35/5,673.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.96

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