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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,701.63, 8,540.97 and 2,735.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,701.63, 8,540.97 and 2,735.97 is: 4,098.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,701.63 : 8,540.97 = 2,735.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,701.63/8,540.97 = 2,735.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,701.63x = 8,540.97 × 2,735.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,701.63x = 23,367,837.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,367,837.69/5,701.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.45

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