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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,699.63, 8,549.42 and 3,068.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,699.63, 8,549.42 and 3,068.38 is: 4,602.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,699.63 : 8,549.42 = 3,068.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,699.63/8,549.42 = 3,068.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,699.63x = 8,549.42 × 3,068.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,699.63x = 26,232,864.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,232,864.68/5,699.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.55

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