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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,710.66, 8,567.43 and 2,248.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,710.66, 8,567.43 and 2,248.18 is: 3,372.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,710.66 : 8,567.43 = 2,248.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,710.66/8,567.43 = 2,248.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,710.66x = 8,567.43 × 2,248.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,710.66x = 19,261,124.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,261,124.78/5,710.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.84

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