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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,731.43, 8,599.91 and 2,036.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,731.43, 8,599.91 and 2,036.34 is: 3,055.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,731.43 : 8,599.91 = 2,036.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,731.43/8,599.91 = 2,036.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,731.43x = 8,599.91 × 2,036.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,731.43x = 17,512,330.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,512,330.55/5,731.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.49

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