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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,737.70, 8,606.55 and 3,139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,737.70, 8,606.55 and 3,139.30 is: 4,708.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,737.70 : 8,606.55 = 3,139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,737.70/8,606.55 = 3,139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,737.70x = 8,606.55 × 3,139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,737.70x = 27,018,542.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,018,542.42/5,737.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,708.95

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