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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,711.44, 8,568.08 and 2,592.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,711.44, 8,568.08 and 2,592.84 is: 3,889.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,711.44 : 8,568.08 = 2,592.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,711.44/8,568.08 = 2,592.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,711.44x = 8,568.08 × 2,592.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,711.44x = 22,215,660.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,215,660.55/5,711.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.68

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