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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,708.58, 8,562.74 and 2,630.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,708.58, 8,562.74 and 2,630.58 is: 3,945.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,708.58 : 8,562.74 = 2,630.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,708.58/8,562.74 = 2,630.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,708.58x = 8,562.74 × 2,630.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,708.58x = 22,524,936.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,524,936.35/5,708.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,945.81

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