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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,675.54, 8,511.14 and 2,595.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,675.54, 8,511.14 and 2,595.38 is: 3,892.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,675.54 : 8,511.14 = 2,595.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,675.54/8,511.14 = 2,595.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,675.54x = 8,511.14 × 2,595.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,675.54x = 22,089,606.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,089,606.47/5,675.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.07

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