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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,710.46, 8,557.99 and 2,422.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,710.46, 8,557.99 and 2,422.67 is: 3,630.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,710.46 : 8,557.99 = 2,422.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,710.46/8,557.99 = 2,422.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,710.46x = 8,557.99 × 2,422.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,710.46x = 20,733,136.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,733,136.79/5,710.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,630.73

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