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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,674.68, 8,511.84 and 1,570.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,674.68, 8,511.84 and 1,570.68 is: 2,355.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,674.68 : 8,511.84 = 1,570.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,674.68/8,511.84 = 1,570.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,674.68x = 8,511.84 × 1,570.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,674.68x = 13,369,376.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,369,376.85/5,674.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.97

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