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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,710.16, 8,566.68 and 2,247.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,710.16, 8,566.68 and 2,247.68 is: 3,372.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,710.16 : 8,566.68 = 2,247.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,710.16/8,566.68 = 2,247.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,710.16x = 8,566.68 × 2,247.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,710.16x = 19,255,155.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,255,155.30/5,710.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.09

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