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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,707.96, 8,562.57 and 2,421.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,707.96, 8,562.57 and 2,421.34 is: 3,632.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,707.96 : 8,562.57 = 2,421.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,707.96/8,562.57 = 2,421.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,707.96x = 8,562.57 × 2,421.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,707.96x = 20,732,893.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,732,893.24/5,707.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.28

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