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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.28, 8,565.46 and 3,069.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.28, 8,565.46 and 3,069.73 is: 4,612.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.28 : 8,565.46 = 3,069.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.28/8,565.46 = 3,069.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.28x = 8,565.46 × 3,069.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.28x = 26,293,649.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,293,649.53/5,700.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,612.69

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