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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,695.49, 8,545.66 and 2,773.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,695.49, 8,545.66 and 2,773.01 is: 4,160.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,695.49 : 8,545.66 = 2,773.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,695.49/8,545.66 = 2,773.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,695.49x = 8,545.66 × 2,773.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,695.49x = 23,697,150.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,697,150.98/5,695.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.69

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