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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,693.49, 8,541.27 and 2,574.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,693.49, 8,541.27 and 2,574.97 is: 3,862.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,693.49 : 8,541.27 = 2,574.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,693.49/8,541.27 = 2,574.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,693.49x = 8,541.27 × 2,574.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,693.49x = 21,993,492.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,993,492.66/5,693.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,862.92

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