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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,767.22, 8,649.23 and 2,256.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,767.22, 8,649.23 and 2,256.51 is: 3,384.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,767.22 : 8,649.23 = 2,256.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,767.22/8,649.23 = 2,256.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,767.22x = 8,649.23 × 2,256.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,767.22x = 19,517,073.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,517,073.99/5,767.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.14

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