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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,706.57, 8,554.32 and 2,783.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,706.57, 8,554.32 and 2,783.28 is: 4,172.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,706.57 : 8,554.32 = 2,783.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,706.57/8,554.32 = 2,783.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,706.57x = 8,554.32 × 2,783.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,706.57x = 23,809,067.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,809,067.77/5,706.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,172.22

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