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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.17, 8,551.91 and 2,928.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.17, 8,551.91 and 2,928.83 is: 4,394.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.17 : 8,551.91 = 2,928.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.17/8,551.91 = 2,928.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.17x = 8,551.91 × 2,928.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.17x = 25,047,055.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,047,055.13/5,700.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,394.09

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