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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,711.58, 8,567.24 and 2,633.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,711.58, 8,567.24 and 2,633.58 is: 3,950.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,711.58 : 8,567.24 = 2,633.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,711.58/8,567.24 = 2,633.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,711.58x = 8,567.24 × 2,633.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,711.58x = 22,562,511.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,562,511.92/5,711.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.31

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