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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.81, 8,544.33 and 3,061.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.81, 8,544.33 and 3,061.83 is: 4,589.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.81 : 8,544.33 = 3,061.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.81/8,544.33 = 3,061.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.81x = 8,544.33 × 3,061.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.81x = 26,161,285.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,161,285.92/5,700.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.05

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