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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,684.83, 8,511.51 and 2,905.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,684.83, 8,511.51 and 2,905.52 is: 4,350.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,684.83 : 8,511.51 = 2,905.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,684.83/8,511.51 = 2,905.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,684.83x = 8,511.51 × 2,905.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,684.83x = 24,730,354.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,730,354.24/5,684.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.23

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