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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,708.96, 8,563.31 and 2,630.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,708.96, 8,563.31 and 2,630.96 is: 3,946.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,708.96 : 8,563.31 = 2,630.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,708.96/8,563.31 = 2,630.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,708.96x = 8,563.31 × 2,630.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,708.96x = 22,529,726.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,529,726.08/5,708.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.38

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