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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,713.33, 8,565.97 and 2,200.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,713.33, 8,565.97 and 2,200.39 is: 3,299.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,713.33 : 8,565.97 = 2,200.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,713.33/8,565.97 = 2,200.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,713.33x = 8,565.97 × 2,200.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,713.33x = 18,848,500.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,848,500.12/5,713.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.04

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