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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,712.44, 8,571.62 and 2,594.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,712.44, 8,571.62 and 2,594.66 is: 3,893.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,712.44 : 8,571.62 = 2,594.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,712.44/8,571.62 = 2,594.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,712.44x = 8,571.62 × 2,594.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,712.44x = 22,240,403.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,240,403.18/5,712.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.33

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