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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,709.20, 8,563.80 and 2,637.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,709.20, 8,563.80 and 2,637.20 is: 3,955.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,709.20 : 8,563.80 = 2,637.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,709.20/8,563.80 = 2,637.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,709.20x = 8,563.80 × 2,637.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,709.20x = 22,584,453.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,584,453.36/5,709.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.80

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