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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,714.98, 8,566.59 and 2,597.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,714.98, 8,566.59 and 2,597.16 is: 3,893.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,714.98 : 8,566.59 = 2,597.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,714.98/8,566.59 = 2,597.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,714.98x = 8,566.59 × 2,597.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,714.98x = 22,248,762.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,248,762.05/5,714.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.06

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