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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,711.36, 8,564.43 and 2,377.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,711.36, 8,564.43 and 2,377.22 is: 3,564.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,711.36 : 8,564.43 = 2,377.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,711.36/8,564.43 = 2,377.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,711.36x = 8,564.43 × 2,377.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,711.36x = 20,359,534.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,359,534.28/5,711.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.74

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