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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,674.83, 8,494.04 and 3,035.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,674.83, 8,494.04 and 3,035.73 is: 4,543.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,674.83 : 8,494.04 = 3,035.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,674.83/8,494.04 = 3,035.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,674.83x = 8,494.04 × 3,035.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,674.83x = 25,785,612.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,785,612.05/5,674.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.86

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