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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,707.17, 8,483.74 and 5,539.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,707.17, 8,483.74 and 5,539.01 is: 8,233.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,707.17 : 8,483.74 = 5,539.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,707.17/8,483.74 = 5,539.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,707.17x = 8,483.74 × 5,539.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,707.17x = 46,991,464.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,991,464.43/5,707.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,233.76

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