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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,713.72, 8,571.90 and 2,426.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,713.72, 8,571.90 and 2,426.92 is: 3,640.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,713.72 : 8,571.90 = 2,426.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,713.72/8,571.90 = 2,426.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,713.72x = 8,571.90 × 2,426.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,713.72x = 20,803,315.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,803,315.55/5,713.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.94

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