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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,676.86, 8,511.46 and 2,901.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,676.86, 8,511.46 and 2,901.26 is: 4,349.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,676.86 : 8,511.46 = 2,901.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,676.86/8,511.46 = 2,901.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,676.86x = 8,511.46 × 2,901.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,676.86x = 24,693,908.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,693,908.63/5,676.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.93

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