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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,730.71, 8,597.36 and 2,609.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,730.71, 8,597.36 and 2,609.88 is: 3,915.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,730.71 : 8,597.36 = 2,609.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,730.71/8,597.36 = 2,609.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,730.71x = 8,597.36 × 2,609.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,730.71x = 22,438,064.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,438,064.87/5,730.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.41

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