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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,682.45, 8,525.96 and 2,910.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,682.45, 8,525.96 and 2,910.13 is: 4,366.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,682.45 : 8,525.96 = 2,910.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,682.45/8,525.96 = 2,910.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,682.45x = 8,525.96 × 2,910.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,682.45x = 24,811,627.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,811,627.02/5,682.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,366.36

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