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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,705.44, 8,546.14 and 2,923.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,705.44, 8,546.14 and 2,923.66 is: 4,379.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,705.44 : 8,546.14 = 2,923.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,705.44/8,546.14 = 2,923.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,705.44x = 8,546.14 × 2,923.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,705.44x = 24,986,007.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,986,007.67/5,705.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,379.33

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