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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,708.14, 8,562.09 and 2,630.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,708.14, 8,562.09 and 2,630.14 is: 3,945.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,708.14 : 8,562.09 = 2,630.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,708.14/8,562.09 = 2,630.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,708.14x = 8,562.09 × 2,630.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,708.14x = 22,519,464.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,519,464.12/5,708.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,945.15

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