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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,675.80, 8,514.59 and 2,900.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,675.80, 8,514.59 and 2,900.97 is: 4,351.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,675.80 : 8,514.59 = 2,900.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,675.80/8,514.59 = 2,900.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,675.80x = 8,514.59 × 2,900.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,675.80x = 24,700,570.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,700,570.15/5,675.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.91

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