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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,768.89, 8,653.34 and 2,994.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,768.89, 8,653.34 and 2,994.14 is: 4,491.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,768.89 : 8,653.34 = 2,994.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,768.89/8,653.34 = 2,994.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,768.89x = 8,653.34 × 2,994.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,768.89x = 25,909,264.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,909,264.42/5,768.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.20

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