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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,706.94, 8,565.27 and 2,246.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,706.94, 8,565.27 and 2,246.62 is: 3,371.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,706.94 : 8,565.27 = 2,246.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,706.94/8,565.27 = 2,246.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,706.94x = 8,565.27 × 2,246.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,706.94x = 19,242,906.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,242,906.89/5,706.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.84

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