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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,682.58, 8,511.56 and 2,754.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,682.58, 8,511.56 and 2,754.76 is: 4,126.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,682.58 : 8,511.56 = 2,754.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,682.58/8,511.56 = 2,754.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,682.58x = 8,511.56 × 2,754.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,682.58x = 23,447,305.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,447,305.03/5,682.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,126.17

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