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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,714.96, 8,571.78 and 2,425.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,714.96, 8,571.78 and 2,425.62 is: 3,638.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,714.96 : 8,571.78 = 2,425.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,714.96/8,571.78 = 2,425.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,714.96x = 8,571.78 × 2,425.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,714.96x = 20,791,881.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,791,881.00/5,714.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.15

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