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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,714.60, 8,572.06 and 2,251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,714.60, 8,572.06 and 2,251.88 is: 3,377.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,714.60 : 8,572.06 = 2,251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,714.60/8,572.06 = 2,251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,714.60x = 8,572.06 × 2,251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,714.60x = 19,303,250.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,303,250.47/5,714.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.88

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