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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,710.51, 8,557.70 and 2,705.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,710.51, 8,557.70 and 2,705.36 is: 4,054.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,710.51 : 8,557.70 = 2,705.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,710.51/8,557.70 = 2,705.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,710.51x = 8,557.70 × 2,705.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,710.51x = 23,151,659.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,151,659.27/5,710.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,054.22

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