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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,730.18, 8,595.71 and 2,443.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,730.18, 8,595.71 and 2,443.29 is: 3,665.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,730.18 : 8,595.71 = 2,443.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,730.18/8,595.71 = 2,443.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,730.18x = 8,595.71 × 2,443.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,730.18x = 21,001,812.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,001,812.29/5,730.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.12

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