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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,673.66, 8,510.58 and 2,892.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,673.66, 8,510.58 and 2,892.48 is: 4,338.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,673.66 : 8,510.58 = 2,892.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,673.66/8,510.58 = 2,892.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,673.66x = 8,510.58 × 2,892.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,673.66x = 24,616,682.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,616,682.44/5,673.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,338.77

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