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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,708.85, 8,563.80 and 2,245.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,708.85, 8,563.80 and 2,245.29 is: 3,368.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,708.85 : 8,563.80 = 2,245.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,708.85/8,563.80 = 2,245.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,708.85x = 8,563.80 × 2,245.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,708.85x = 19,228,214.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,228,214.50/5,708.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.14

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