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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,737.06, 8,605.59 and 2,273.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,737.06, 8,605.59 and 2,273.50 is: 3,410.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,737.06 : 8,605.59 = 2,273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,737.06/8,605.59 = 2,273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,737.06x = 8,605.59 × 2,273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,737.06x = 19,564,808.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,564,808.87/5,737.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.25

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