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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,713.93, 8,571.52 and 1,817.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,713.93, 8,571.52 and 1,817.42 is: 2,726.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,713.93 : 8,571.52 = 1,817.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,713.93/8,571.52 = 1,817.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,713.93x = 8,571.52 × 1,817.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,713.93x = 15,578,051.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,578,051.88/5,713.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.33

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