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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.58, 8,550.79 and 2,925.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.58, 8,550.79 and 2,925.65 is: 4,388.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.58 : 8,550.79 = 2,925.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.58/8,550.79 = 2,925.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.58x = 8,550.79 × 2,925.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.58x = 25,016,632.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,016,632.83/5,700.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.44

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