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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,714.31, 8,569.62 and 1,817.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,714.31, 8,569.62 and 1,817.81 is: 2,726.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,714.31 : 8,569.62 = 1,817.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,714.31/8,569.62 = 1,817.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,714.31x = 8,569.62 × 1,817.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,714.31x = 15,577,898.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,577,898.08/5,714.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.12

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