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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,701.30, 8,546.88 and 3,070.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,701.30, 8,546.88 and 3,070.24 is: 4,602.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,701.30 : 8,546.88 = 3,070.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,701.30/8,546.88 = 3,070.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,701.30x = 8,546.88 × 3,070.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,701.30x = 26,240,972.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,240,972.85/5,701.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.63

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