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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,707.80, 8,561.70 and 3,083.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,707.80, 8,561.70 and 3,083.40 is: 4,625.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,707.80 : 8,561.70 = 3,083.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,707.80/8,561.70 = 3,083.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,707.80x = 8,561.70 × 3,083.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,707.80x = 26,399,145.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,399,145.78/5,707.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.10

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