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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,695.89, 8,545.53 and 2,924.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,695.89, 8,545.53 and 2,924.52 is: 4,387.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,695.89 : 8,545.53 = 2,924.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,695.89/8,545.53 = 2,924.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,695.89x = 8,545.53 × 2,924.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,695.89x = 24,991,573.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,991,573.40/5,695.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.65

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