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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,709.69, 8,566.16 and 2,249.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,709.69, 8,566.16 and 2,249.37 is: 3,374.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,709.69 : 8,566.16 = 2,249.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,709.69/8,566.16 = 2,249.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,709.69x = 8,566.16 × 2,249.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,709.69x = 19,268,452.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,268,452.07/5,709.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.69

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