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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,750.67, 8,614.67 and 5,345.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,750.67, 8,614.67 and 5,345.67 is: 8,007.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,750.67 : 8,614.67 = 5,345.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,750.67/8,614.67 = 5,345.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,750.67x = 8,614.67 × 5,345.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,750.67x = 46,051,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,051,156.25/5,750.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,007.96

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