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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,725.84, 8,581.57 and 3,093.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,725.84, 8,581.57 and 3,093.24 is: 4,635.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,725.84 : 8,581.57 = 3,093.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,725.84/8,581.57 = 3,093.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,725.84x = 8,581.57 × 3,093.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,725.84x = 26,544,855.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,544,855.59/5,725.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.98

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