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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,710.14, 8,566.41 and 2,423.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,710.14, 8,566.41 and 2,423.16 is: 3,635.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,710.14 : 8,566.41 = 2,423.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,710.14/8,566.41 = 2,423.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,710.14x = 8,566.41 × 2,423.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,710.14x = 20,757,782.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,757,782.06/5,710.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.25

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