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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,706.99, 8,558.33 and 2,421.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,706.99, 8,558.33 and 2,421.63 is: 3,631.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,706.99 : 8,558.33 = 2,421.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,706.99/8,558.33 = 2,421.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,706.99x = 8,558.33 × 2,421.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,706.99x = 20,725,096.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,725,096.57/5,706.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,631.53

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