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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,680.83, 8,513.37 and 2,901.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,680.83, 8,513.37 and 2,901.63 is: 4,348.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,680.83 : 8,513.37 = 2,901.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,680.83/8,513.37 = 2,901.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,680.83x = 8,513.37 × 2,901.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,680.83x = 24,702,649.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,702,649.79/5,680.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.42

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