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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,710.23, 8,564.58 and 1,550.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,710.23, 8,564.58 and 1,550.52 is: 2,325.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,710.23 : 8,564.58 = 1,550.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,710.23/8,564.58 = 1,550.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,710.23x = 8,564.58 × 1,550.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,710.23x = 13,279,552.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,279,552.58/5,710.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.57

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