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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,673.69, 8,518.51 and 2,902.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,673.69, 8,518.51 and 2,902.35 is: 4,357.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,673.69 : 8,518.51 = 2,902.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,673.69/8,518.51 = 2,902.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,673.69x = 8,518.51 × 2,902.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,673.69x = 24,723,726.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,723,726.05/5,673.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,357.61

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