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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,711.07, 8,570.94 and 2,426.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,711.07, 8,570.94 and 2,426.47 is: 3,641.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,711.07 : 8,570.94 = 2,426.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,711.07/8,570.94 = 2,426.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,711.07x = 8,570.94 × 2,426.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,711.07x = 20,797,128.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,797,128.78/5,711.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.55

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