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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,707.58, 8,561.24 and 2,629.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,707.58, 8,561.24 and 2,629.58 is: 3,944.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,707.58 : 8,561.24 = 2,629.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,707.58/8,561.24 = 2,629.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,707.58x = 8,561.24 × 2,629.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,707.58x = 22,512,429.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,512,429.25/5,707.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.31

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