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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,699.31, 8,543.28 and 2,732.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,699.31, 8,543.28 and 2,732.28 is: 4,095.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,699.31 : 8,543.28 = 2,732.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,699.31/8,543.28 = 2,732.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,699.31x = 8,543.28 × 2,732.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,699.31x = 23,342,633.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,342,633.08/5,699.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.69

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