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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,673.69, 8,501.76 and 2,896.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,673.69, 8,501.76 and 2,896.47 is: 4,340.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,673.69 : 8,501.76 = 2,896.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,673.69/8,501.76 = 2,896.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,673.69x = 8,501.76 × 2,896.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,673.69x = 24,625,092.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,625,092.79/5,673.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.23

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