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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,715.74, 8,573.99 and 2,207.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,715.74, 8,573.99 and 2,207.42 is: 3,311.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,715.74 : 8,573.99 = 2,207.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,715.74/8,573.99 = 2,207.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,715.74x = 8,573.99 × 2,207.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,715.74x = 18,926,397.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,926,397.01/5,715.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.28

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