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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,710.30, 8,566.67 and 2,424.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,710.30, 8,566.67 and 2,424.94 is: 3,637.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,710.30 : 8,566.67 = 2,424.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,710.30/8,566.67 = 2,424.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,710.30x = 8,566.67 × 2,424.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,710.30x = 20,773,660.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,773,660.75/5,710.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.93

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