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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,676.48, 8,513.82 and 2,905.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,676.48, 8,513.82 and 2,905.20 is: 4,357.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,676.48 : 8,513.82 = 2,905.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,676.48/8,513.82 = 2,905.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,676.48x = 8,513.82 × 2,905.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,676.48x = 24,734,349.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,734,349.86/5,676.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,357.34

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