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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,710.13, 8,566.42 and 2,423.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,710.13, 8,566.42 and 2,423.15 is: 3,635.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,710.13 : 8,566.42 = 2,423.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,710.13/8,566.42 = 2,423.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,710.13x = 8,566.42 × 2,423.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,710.13x = 20,757,671.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,757,671.73/5,710.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.24

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