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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,685.31, 8,530.55 and 2,566.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,685.31, 8,530.55 and 2,566.14 is: 3,850.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,685.31 : 8,530.55 = 2,566.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,685.31/8,530.55 = 2,566.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,685.31x = 8,530.55 × 2,566.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,685.31x = 21,890,585.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,890,585.58/5,685.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.38

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