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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,712.11, 8,562.33 and 3,241.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,712.11, 8,562.33 and 3,241.71 is: 4,859.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,712.11 : 8,562.33 = 3,241.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,712.11/8,562.33 = 3,241.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,712.11x = 8,562.33 × 3,241.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,712.11x = 27,756,590.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,756,590.78/5,712.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,859.25

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