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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,713.96, 8,570.82 and 2,635.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,713.96, 8,570.82 and 2,635.96 is: 3,953.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,713.96 : 8,570.82 = 2,635.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,713.96/8,570.82 = 2,635.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,713.96x = 8,570.82 × 2,635.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,713.96x = 22,592,338.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,592,338.69/5,713.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.88

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