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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.36, 8,510.04 and 2,385.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.36, 8,510.04 and 2,385.72 is: 3,580.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.36 : 8,510.04 = 2,385.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.36/8,510.04 = 2,385.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.36x = 8,510.04 × 2,385.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.36x = 20,302,572.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,302,572.63/5,670.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.47

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