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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,706.30, 8,559.45 and 3,114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,706.30, 8,559.45 and 3,114.30 is: 4,671.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,706.30 : 8,559.45 = 3,114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,706.30/8,559.45 = 3,114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,706.30x = 8,559.45 × 3,114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,706.30x = 26,656,695.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,656,695.14/5,706.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,671.45

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