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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,710.69, 8,560.36 and 2,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,710.69, 8,560.36 and 2,593 is: 3,886.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,710.69 : 8,560.36 = 2,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,710.69/8,560.36 = 2,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,710.69x = 8,560.36 × 2,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,710.69x = 22,197,013.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,197,013.48/5,710.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,886.92

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