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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,688.43, 8,535.08 and 2,766.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,688.43, 8,535.08 and 2,766.76 is: 4,151.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,688.43 : 8,535.08 = 2,766.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,688.43/8,535.08 = 2,766.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,688.43x = 8,535.08 × 2,766.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,688.43x = 23,614,517.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,614,517.94/5,688.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.32

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