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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,727.06, 8,591.67 and 2,264.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,727.06, 8,591.67 and 2,264.58 is: 3,397.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,727.06 : 8,591.67 = 2,264.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,727.06/8,591.67 = 2,264.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,727.06x = 8,591.67 × 2,264.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,727.06x = 19,456,524.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,456,524.05/5,727.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.30

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