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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,571.43, 8,354.26 and 2,940.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,571.43, 8,354.26 and 2,940.34 is: 4,408.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,571.43 : 8,354.26 = 2,940.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,571.43/8,354.26 = 2,940.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,571.43x = 8,354.26 × 2,940.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,571.43x = 24,564,364.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,564,364.85/5,571.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,408.99

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