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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,709.94, 8,569.78 and 2,249.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,709.94, 8,569.78 and 2,249.62 is: 3,376.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,709.94 : 8,569.78 = 2,249.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,709.94/8,569.78 = 2,249.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,709.94x = 8,569.78 × 2,249.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,709.94x = 19,278,748.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,278,748.48/5,709.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.35

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