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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.14, 8,057.50 and 2,906.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.14, 8,057.50 and 2,906.70 is: 4,361.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.14 : 8,057.50 = 2,906.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.14/8,057.50 = 2,906.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.14x = 8,057.50 × 2,906.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.14x = 23,420,774.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,420,774.55/5,370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,361.30

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