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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,710.29, 8,567.28 and 1,814.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,710.29, 8,567.28 and 1,814.73 is: 2,722.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,710.29 : 8,567.28 = 1,814.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,710.29/8,567.28 = 1,814.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,710.29x = 8,567.28 × 1,814.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,710.29x = 15,547,300.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,547,300.03/5,710.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,722.68

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