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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,676.50, 8,519.92 and 2,905.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,676.50, 8,519.92 and 2,905.09 is: 4,360.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,676.50 : 8,519.92 = 2,905.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,676.50/8,519.92 = 2,905.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,676.50x = 8,519.92 × 2,905.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,676.50x = 24,751,105.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,751,105.83/5,676.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.27

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