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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,701.95, 8,550.74 and 2,739.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,701.95, 8,550.74 and 2,739.57 is: 4,108.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,701.95 : 8,550.74 = 2,739.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,701.95/8,550.74 = 2,739.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,701.95x = 8,550.74 × 2,739.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,701.95x = 23,425,357.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,425,357.63/5,701.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,108.31

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