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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,713.52, 8,571.17 and 2,426.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,713.52, 8,571.17 and 2,426.63 is: 3,640.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,713.52 : 8,571.17 = 2,426.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,713.52/8,571.17 = 2,426.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,713.52x = 8,571.17 × 2,426.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,713.52x = 20,799,021.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,799,021.47/5,713.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.32

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