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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,697.88, 8,546.95 and 2,235.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,697.88, 8,546.95 and 2,235.13 is: 3,352.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,697.88 : 8,546.95 = 2,235.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,697.88/8,546.95 = 2,235.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,697.88x = 8,546.95 × 2,235.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,697.88x = 19,103,544.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,103,544.35/5,697.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.75

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