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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,712.62, 8,559.15 and 3,117.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,712.62, 8,559.15 and 3,117.38 is: 4,670.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,712.62 : 8,559.15 = 3,117.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,712.62/8,559.15 = 3,117.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,712.62x = 8,559.15 × 3,117.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,712.62x = 26,682,123.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,682,123.03/5,712.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,670.73

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