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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,697.06, 8,543.97 and 2,408.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,697.06, 8,543.97 and 2,408.28 is: 3,611.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,697.06 : 8,543.97 = 2,408.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,697.06/8,543.97 = 2,408.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,697.06x = 8,543.97 × 2,408.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,697.06x = 20,576,272.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,576,272.07/5,697.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.74

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