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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,720.49, 8,566.16 and 2,791.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,720.49, 8,566.16 and 2,791.13 is: 4,179.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,720.49 : 8,566.16 = 2,791.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,720.49/8,566.16 = 2,791.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,720.49x = 8,566.16 × 2,791.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,720.49x = 23,909,209.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,909,209.37/5,720.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,179.57

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