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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,706.02, 8,560.20 and 2,196.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,706.02, 8,560.20 and 2,196.02 is: 3,294.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,706.02 : 8,560.20 = 2,196.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,706.02/8,560.20 = 2,196.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,706.02x = 8,560.20 × 2,196.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,706.02x = 18,798,370.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,798,370.40/5,706.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.48

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