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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,706.18, 8,543.49 and 2,926.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,706.18, 8,543.49 and 2,926.86 is: 4,382.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,706.18 : 8,543.49 = 2,926.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,706.18/8,543.49 = 2,926.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,706.18x = 8,543.49 × 2,926.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,706.18x = 25,005,599.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,005,599.14/5,706.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.20

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