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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.90, 8,552.86 and 2,414.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.90, 8,552.86 and 2,414.12 is: 3,621.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.90 : 8,552.86 = 2,414.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.90/8,552.86 = 2,414.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.90x = 8,552.86 × 2,414.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.90x = 20,647,630.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,647,630.38/5,700.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.82

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