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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,710.43, 8,569.29 and 2,203.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,710.43, 8,569.29 and 2,203.26 is: 3,306.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,710.43 : 8,569.29 = 2,203.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,710.43/8,569.29 = 2,203.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,710.43x = 8,569.29 × 2,203.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,710.43x = 18,880,379.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,880,379.63/5,710.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.30

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