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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.62, 8,551.29 and 2,413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.62, 8,551.29 and 2,413.28 is: 3,620.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.62 : 8,551.29 = 2,413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.62/8,551.29 = 2,413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.62x = 8,551.29 × 2,413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.62x = 20,636,657.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,636,657.13/5,700.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.07

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