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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,707.68, 8,565.12 and 2,244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,707.68, 8,565.12 and 2,244.48 is: 3,368.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,707.68 : 8,565.12 = 2,244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,707.68/8,565.12 = 2,244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,707.68x = 8,565.12 × 2,244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,707.68x = 19,224,240.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,224,240.54/5,707.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.14

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