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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,711.26, 8,567.02 and 2,248.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,711.26, 8,567.02 and 2,248.50 is: 3,372.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,711.26 : 8,567.02 = 2,248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,711.26/8,567.02 = 2,248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,711.26x = 8,567.02 × 2,248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,711.26x = 19,262,944.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,262,944.47/5,711.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.80

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