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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,710.44, 8,563.98 and 2,200.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,710.44, 8,563.98 and 2,200.17 is: 3,299.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,710.44 : 8,563.98 = 2,200.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,710.44/8,563.98 = 2,200.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,710.44x = 8,563.98 × 2,200.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,710.44x = 18,842,211.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,842,211.88/5,710.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.61

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