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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,676.80, 8,519.56 and 2,903.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,676.80, 8,519.56 and 2,903.24 is: 4,357.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,676.80 : 8,519.56 = 2,903.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,676.80/8,519.56 = 2,903.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,676.80x = 8,519.56 × 2,903.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,676.80x = 24,734,351.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,734,351.62/5,676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,357.09

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