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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,729.63, 8,595.54 and 2,770.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,729.63, 8,595.54 and 2,770.11 is: 4,155.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,729.63 : 8,595.54 = 2,770.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,729.63/8,595.54 = 2,770.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,729.63x = 8,595.54 × 2,770.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,729.63x = 23,810,591.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,810,591.31/5,729.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.70

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