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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,688.77, 8,521.61 and 2,907.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,688.77, 8,521.61 and 2,907.23 is: 4,354.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,688.77 : 8,521.61 = 2,907.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,688.77/8,521.61 = 2,907.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,688.77x = 8,521.61 × 2,907.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,688.77x = 24,774,223.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,774,223.10/5,688.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.94

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