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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,682.97, 8,526.50 and 2,910.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,682.97, 8,526.50 and 2,910.94 is: 4,367.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,682.97 : 8,526.50 = 2,910.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,682.97/8,526.50 = 2,910.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,682.97x = 8,526.50 × 2,910.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,682.97x = 24,820,152.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,820,152.92/5,682.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,367.46

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