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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,675.58, 8,502.39 and 2,755.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,675.58, 8,502.39 and 2,755.94 is: 4,128.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,675.58 : 8,502.39 = 2,755.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,675.58/8,502.39 = 2,755.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,675.58x = 8,502.39 × 2,755.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,675.58x = 23,432,034.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,432,034.18/5,675.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.57

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