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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,710.03, 8,565.60 and 1,550.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,710.03, 8,565.60 and 1,550.09 is: 2,325.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,710.03 : 8,565.60 = 1,550.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,710.03/8,565.60 = 1,550.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,710.03x = 8,565.60 × 1,550.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,710.03x = 13,277,450.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,277,450.90/5,710.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.29

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