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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,711.70, 8,567.54 and 2,424.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,711.70, 8,567.54 and 2,424.30 is: 3,636.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,711.70 : 8,567.54 = 2,424.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,711.70/8,567.54 = 2,424.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,711.70x = 8,567.54 × 2,424.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,711.70x = 20,770,287.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,770,287.22/5,711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.45

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