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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,715.73, 8,567.71 and 2,597.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,715.73, 8,567.71 and 2,597.91 is: 3,894.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,715.73 : 8,567.71 = 2,597.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,715.73/8,567.71 = 2,597.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,715.73x = 8,567.71 × 2,597.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,715.73x = 22,258,139.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,258,139.49/5,715.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.19

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