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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,708.74, 8,562.62 and 2,245.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,708.74, 8,562.62 and 2,245.98 is: 3,368.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,708.74 : 8,562.62 = 2,245.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,708.74/8,562.62 = 2,245.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,708.74x = 8,562.62 × 2,245.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,708.74x = 19,231,473.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,231,473.27/5,708.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.78

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