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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,747.96, 8,571.64 and 5,695.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,747.96, 8,571.64 and 5,695.41 is: 8,493.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,747.96 : 8,571.64 = 5,695.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,747.96/8,571.64 = 5,695.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,747.96x = 8,571.64 × 5,695.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,747.96x = 48,819,004.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,819,004.17/5,747.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,493.27

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