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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,717.64, 8,575.77 and 2,594.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,717.64, 8,575.77 and 2,594.33 is: 3,891.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,717.64 : 8,575.77 = 2,594.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,717.64/8,575.77 = 2,594.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,717.64x = 8,575.77 × 2,594.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,717.64x = 22,248,376.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,248,376.39/5,717.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.18

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