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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.30, 8,545.38 and 3,069.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.30, 8,545.38 and 3,069.24 is: 4,601.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.30 : 8,545.38 = 3,069.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.30/8,545.38 = 3,069.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.30x = 8,545.38 × 3,069.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.30x = 26,227,822.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,227,822.11/5,700.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.13

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