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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,673.56, 8,511.21 and 2,898.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,673.56, 8,511.21 and 2,898.72 is: 4,348.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,673.56 : 8,511.21 = 2,898.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,673.56/8,511.21 = 2,898.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,673.56x = 8,511.21 × 2,898.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,673.56x = 24,671,614.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,671,614.65/5,673.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.53

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