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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,706.03, 8,552.64 and 2,581.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,706.03, 8,552.64 and 2,581.35 is: 3,869.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,706.03 : 8,552.64 = 2,581.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,706.03/8,552.64 = 2,581.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,706.03x = 8,552.64 × 2,581.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,706.03x = 22,077,357.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,077,357.26/5,706.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.13

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