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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,674.53, 8,493.60 and 3,035.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,674.53, 8,493.60 and 3,035.44 is: 4,543.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,674.53 : 8,493.60 = 3,035.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,674.53/8,493.60 = 3,035.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,674.53x = 8,493.60 × 3,035.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,674.53x = 25,781,835.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,781,835.18/5,674.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.43

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