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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,711.94, 8,569.26 and 3,373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,711.94, 8,569.26 and 3,373.92 is: 5,061.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,711.94 : 8,569.26 = 3,373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,711.94/8,569.26 = 3,373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,711.94x = 8,569.26 × 3,373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,711.94x = 28,911,997.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,911,997.70/5,711.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,061.68

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