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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,708.95, 8,563.31 and 2,630.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,708.95, 8,563.31 and 2,630.95 is: 3,946.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,708.95 : 8,563.31 = 2,630.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,708.95/8,563.31 = 2,630.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,708.95x = 8,563.31 × 2,630.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,708.95x = 22,529,627.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,529,627.29/5,708.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.37

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