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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,673.85, 8,512.51 and 2,902.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,673.85, 8,512.51 and 2,902.47 is: 4,354.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,673.85 : 8,512.51 = 2,902.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,673.85/8,512.51 = 2,902.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,673.85x = 8,512.51 × 2,902.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,673.85x = 24,707,304.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,707,304.90/5,673.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.59

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