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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,695.02, 8,550.48 and 2,924.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,695.02, 8,550.48 and 2,924.04 is: 4,390.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,695.02 : 8,550.48 = 2,924.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,695.02/8,550.48 = 2,924.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,695.02x = 8,550.48 × 2,924.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,695.02x = 25,001,945.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,001,945.54/5,695.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.14

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