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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,714.72, 8,566.80 and 2,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,714.72, 8,566.80 and 2,251.20 is: 3,374.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,714.72 : 8,566.80 = 2,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,714.72/8,566.80 = 2,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,714.72x = 8,566.80 × 2,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,714.72x = 19,285,580.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,285,580.16/5,714.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.72

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