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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,709.80, 8,565.90 and 2,247.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,709.80, 8,565.90 and 2,247.08 is: 3,371.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,709.80 : 8,565.90 = 2,247.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,709.80/8,565.90 = 2,247.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,709.80x = 8,565.90 × 2,247.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,709.80x = 19,248,262.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,248,262.57/5,709.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.09

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