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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,708.20, 8,562.18 and 2,630.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,708.20, 8,562.18 and 2,630.20 is: 3,945.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,708.20 : 8,562.18 = 2,630.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,708.20/8,562.18 = 2,630.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,708.20x = 8,562.18 × 2,630.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,708.20x = 22,520,245.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,520,245.84/5,708.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,945.24

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