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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,697.88, 8,543.11 and 2,365.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,697.88, 8,543.11 and 2,365.21 is: 3,546.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,697.88 : 8,543.11 = 2,365.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,697.88/8,543.11 = 2,365.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,697.88x = 8,543.11 × 2,365.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,697.88x = 20,206,258.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,206,258.40/5,697.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.27

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