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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,693.65, 8,541.50 and 2,575.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,693.65, 8,541.50 and 2,575.12 is: 3,863.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,693.65 : 8,541.50 = 2,575.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,693.65/8,541.50 = 2,575.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,693.65x = 8,541.50 × 2,575.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,693.65x = 21,995,387.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,995,387.48/5,693.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.14

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