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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,710.65, 8,567.17 and 2,423.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,710.65, 8,567.17 and 2,423.67 is: 3,636.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,710.65 : 8,567.17 = 2,423.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,710.65/8,567.17 = 2,423.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,710.65x = 8,567.17 × 2,423.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,710.65x = 20,763,937.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,763,937.96/5,710.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.01

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