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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,708.45, 8,562.55 and 2,630.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,708.45, 8,562.55 and 2,630.45 is: 3,945.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,708.45 : 8,562.55 = 2,630.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,708.45/8,562.55 = 2,630.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,708.45x = 8,562.55 × 2,630.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,708.45x = 22,523,359.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,523,359.65/5,708.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,945.62

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