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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,707.81, 8,562.26 and 2,244.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,707.81, 8,562.26 and 2,244.25 is: 3,366.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,707.81 : 8,562.26 = 2,244.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,707.81/8,562.26 = 2,244.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,707.81x = 8,562.26 × 2,244.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,707.81x = 19,215,852.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,215,852.01/5,707.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.59

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