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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,719.53, 8,577.54 and 2,209.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,719.53, 8,577.54 and 2,209.26 is: 3,313.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,719.53 : 8,577.54 = 2,209.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,719.53/8,577.54 = 2,209.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,719.53x = 8,577.54 × 2,209.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,719.53x = 18,950,016.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,950,016.02/5,719.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.21

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