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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,715.74, 8,573.37 and 2,204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,715.74, 8,573.37 and 2,204.24 is: 3,306.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,715.74 : 8,573.37 = 2,204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,715.74/8,573.37 = 2,204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,715.74x = 8,573.37 × 2,204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,715.74x = 18,897,730.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,897,730.49/5,715.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.26

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