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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,704.54, 8,556.71 and 2,929.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,704.54, 8,556.71 and 2,929.58 is: 4,394.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,704.54 : 8,556.71 = 2,929.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,704.54/8,556.71 = 2,929.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,704.54x = 8,556.71 × 2,929.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,704.54x = 25,067,541.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,067,541.14/5,704.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,394.32

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