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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,717.44, 8,575.29 and 2,209.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,717.44, 8,575.29 and 2,209.11 is: 3,313.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,717.44 : 8,575.29 = 2,209.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,717.44/8,575.29 = 2,209.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,717.44x = 8,575.29 × 2,209.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,717.44x = 18,943,758.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,943,758.89/5,717.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.33

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