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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,710.74, 8,563.95 and 2,425.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,710.74, 8,563.95 and 2,425.38 is: 3,637.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,710.74 : 8,563.95 = 2,425.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,710.74/8,563.95 = 2,425.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,710.74x = 8,563.95 × 2,425.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,710.74x = 20,770,833.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,770,833.05/5,710.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.15

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