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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,674.41, 8,510.18 and 2,899.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,674.41, 8,510.18 and 2,899.53 is: 4,348.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,674.41 : 8,510.18 = 2,899.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,674.41/8,510.18 = 2,899.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,674.41x = 8,510.18 × 2,899.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,674.41x = 24,675,507.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,675,507.72/5,674.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.56

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