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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,674.78, 8,517.44 and 2,903.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,674.78, 8,517.44 and 2,903.43 is: 4,357.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,674.78 : 8,517.44 = 2,903.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,674.78/8,517.44 = 2,903.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,674.78x = 8,517.44 × 2,903.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,674.78x = 24,729,790.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,729,790.82/5,674.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,357.84

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