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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,710.46, 8,565.56 and 2,632.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,710.46, 8,565.56 and 2,632.46 is: 3,948.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,710.46 : 8,565.56 = 2,632.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,710.46/8,565.56 = 2,632.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,710.46x = 8,565.56 × 2,632.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,710.46x = 22,548,494.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,548,494.08/5,710.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,948.63

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