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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,718.36, 8,579.46 and 2,253.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,718.36, 8,579.46 and 2,253.72 is: 3,381.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,718.36 : 8,579.46 = 2,253.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,718.36/8,579.46 = 2,253.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,718.36x = 8,579.46 × 2,253.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,718.36x = 19,335,700.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,335,700.59/5,718.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.34

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