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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,711.61, 8,564.33 and 3,082.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,711.61, 8,564.33 and 3,082.25 is: 4,621.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,711.61 : 8,564.33 = 3,082.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,711.61/8,564.33 = 3,082.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,711.61x = 8,564.33 × 3,082.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,711.61x = 26,397,435.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,397,435.26/5,711.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.71

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