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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,695.41, 8,544.50 and 2,773.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,695.41, 8,544.50 and 2,773.05 is: 4,160.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,695.41 : 8,544.50 = 2,773.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,695.41/8,544.50 = 2,773.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,695.41x = 8,544.50 × 2,773.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,695.41x = 23,694,311.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,694,311.86/5,695.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.25

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