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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,674.69, 8,520.01 and 2,903.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,674.69, 8,520.01 and 2,903.35 is: 4,359.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,674.69 : 8,520.01 = 2,903.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,674.69/8,520.01 = 2,903.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,674.69x = 8,520.01 × 2,903.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,674.69x = 24,736,599.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,736,599.59/5,674.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,359.11

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