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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,682.10, 8,510.82 and 2,754.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,682.10, 8,510.82 and 2,754.25 is: 4,125.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,682.10 : 8,510.82 = 2,754.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,682.10/8,510.82 = 2,754.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,682.10x = 8,510.82 × 2,754.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,682.10x = 23,440,925.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,440,925.99/5,682.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,125.40

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