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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,695.29, 8,524.70 and 3,056.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,695.29, 8,524.70 and 3,056.31 is: 4,574.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,695.29 : 8,524.70 = 3,056.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,695.29/8,524.70 = 3,056.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,695.29x = 8,524.70 × 3,056.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,695.29x = 26,054,110.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,054,110.58/5,695.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.68

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