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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,717.79, 8,570.31 and 2,593.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,717.79, 8,570.31 and 2,593.11 is: 3,886.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,717.79 : 8,570.31 = 2,593.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,717.79/8,570.31 = 2,593.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,717.79x = 8,570.31 × 2,593.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,717.79x = 22,223,778.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,223,778.98/5,717.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,886.78

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