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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,682.14, 8,517.70 and 2,910.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,682.14, 8,517.70 and 2,910.12 is: 4,362.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,682.14 : 8,517.70 = 2,910.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,682.14/8,517.70 = 2,910.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,682.14x = 8,517.70 × 2,910.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,682.14x = 24,787,529.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,787,529.12/5,682.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,362.36

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