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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,769.30, 8,656.68 and 2,994.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,769.30, 8,656.68 and 2,994.49 is: 4,493.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,769.30 : 8,656.68 = 2,994.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,769.30/8,656.68 = 2,994.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,769.30x = 8,656.68 × 2,994.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,769.30x = 25,922,341.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,922,341.69/5,769.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.15

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