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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,716.68, 8,575.37 and 2,206.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,716.68, 8,575.37 and 2,206.71 is: 3,310.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,716.68 : 8,575.37 = 2,206.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,716.68/8,575.37 = 2,206.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,716.68x = 8,575.37 × 2,206.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,716.68x = 18,923,343.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,923,343.70/5,716.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.20

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