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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,675.39, 8,518.23 and 2,903.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,675.39, 8,518.23 and 2,903.97 is: 4,358.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,675.39 : 8,518.23 = 2,903.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,675.39/8,518.23 = 2,903.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,675.39x = 8,518.23 × 2,903.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,675.39x = 24,736,684.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,736,684.37/5,675.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.59

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