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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,708.22, 8,563.23 and 2,421.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,708.22, 8,563.23 and 2,421.36 is: 3,632.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,708.22 : 8,563.23 = 2,421.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,708.22/8,563.23 = 2,421.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,708.22x = 8,563.23 × 2,421.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,708.22x = 20,734,662.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,734,662.59/5,708.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.42

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