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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,707.83, 8,562.30 and 1,547.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,707.83, 8,562.30 and 1,547.91 is: 2,322.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,707.83 : 8,562.30 = 1,547.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,707.83/8,562.30 = 1,547.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,707.83x = 8,562.30 × 1,547.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,707.83x = 13,253,669.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,253,669.79/5,707.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.02

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