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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,676.59, 8,502.57 and 2,748.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,676.59, 8,502.57 and 2,748.75 is: 4,117.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,676.59 : 8,502.57 = 2,748.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,676.59/8,502.57 = 2,748.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,676.59x = 8,502.57 × 2,748.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,676.59x = 23,371,439.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,371,439.29/5,676.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,117.17

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