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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,712.34, 8,570.94 and 2,426.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,712.34, 8,570.94 and 2,426.14 is: 3,640.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,712.34 : 8,570.94 = 2,426.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,712.34/8,570.94 = 2,426.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,712.34x = 8,570.94 × 2,426.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,712.34x = 20,794,300.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,794,300.37/5,712.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.24

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