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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,716.44, 8,570.61 and 2,203.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,716.44, 8,570.61 and 2,203.49 is: 3,303.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,716.44 : 8,570.61 = 2,203.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,716.44/8,570.61 = 2,203.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,716.44x = 8,570.61 × 2,203.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,716.44x = 18,885,274.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,885,274.86/5,716.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.68

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