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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,707.44, 8,561.52 and 2,247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,707.44, 8,561.52 and 2,247.12 is: 3,370.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,707.44 : 8,561.52 = 2,247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,707.44/8,561.52 = 2,247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,707.44x = 8,561.52 × 2,247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,707.44x = 19,238,762.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,238,762.82/5,707.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.82

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