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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,686.74, 8,523.72 and 2,562.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,686.74, 8,523.72 and 2,562.06 is: 3,840.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,686.74 : 8,523.72 = 2,562.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,686.74/8,523.72 = 2,562.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,686.74x = 8,523.72 × 2,562.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,686.74x = 21,838,282.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,838,282.06/5,686.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.21

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