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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,720.76, 8,543.07 and 5,658.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,720.76, 8,543.07 and 5,658.91 is: 8,450.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,720.76 : 8,543.07 = 5,658.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,720.76/8,543.07 = 5,658.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,720.76x = 8,543.07 × 5,658.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,720.76x = 48,344,464.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,344,464.25/5,720.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,450.71

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