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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.70, 5,863.05 and 2,569.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.70, 5,863.05 and 2,569.11 is: 3,546.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.70 : 5,863.05 = 2,569.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.70/5,863.05 = 2,569.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.70x = 5,863.05 × 2,569.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.70x = 15,062,820.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,062,820.39/4,247.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.11

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