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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,718.42, 8,571.86 and 2,752.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,718.42, 8,571.86 and 2,752.51 is: 4,125.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,718.42 : 8,571.86 = 2,752.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,718.42/8,571.86 = 2,752.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,718.42x = 8,571.86 × 2,752.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,718.42x = 23,594,095.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,594,095.18/5,718.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,125.98

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