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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,697.93, 8,550.29 and 2,003.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,697.93, 8,550.29 and 2,003.25 is: 3,006.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,697.93 : 8,550.29 = 2,003.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,697.93/8,550.29 = 2,003.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,697.93x = 8,550.29 × 2,003.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,697.93x = 17,128,358.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,128,358.43/5,697.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.07

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