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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,676.93, 8,515.04 and 2,717.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,676.93, 8,515.04 and 2,717.48 is: 4,076.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,676.93 : 8,515.04 = 2,717.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,676.93/8,515.04 = 2,717.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,676.93x = 8,515.04 × 2,717.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,676.93x = 23,139,458.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,139,458.60/5,676.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.05

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