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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.93, 8,539.40 and 2,919.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.93, 8,539.40 and 2,919.15 is: 4,372.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.93 : 8,539.40 = 2,919.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.93/8,539.40 = 2,919.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.93x = 8,539.40 × 2,919.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.93x = 24,927,774.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,927,774.91/5,700.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,372.58

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