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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,708.92, 8,563.59 and 3,245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,708.92, 8,563.59 and 3,245.44 is: 4,868.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,708.92 : 8,563.59 = 3,245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,708.92/8,563.59 = 3,245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,708.92x = 8,563.59 × 3,245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,708.92x = 27,792,617.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,792,617.53/5,708.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,868.28

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