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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,707.67, 8,553.35 and 2,579.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,707.67, 8,553.35 and 2,579.90 is: 3,866.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,707.67 : 8,553.35 = 2,579.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,707.67/8,553.35 = 2,579.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,707.67x = 8,553.35 × 2,579.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,707.67x = 22,066,751.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,066,751.35/5,707.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.16

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