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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,770.23, 8,650.16 and 2,071.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,770.23, 8,650.16 and 2,071.59 is: 3,105.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,770.23 : 8,650.16 = 2,071.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,770.23/8,650.16 = 2,071.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,770.23x = 8,650.16 × 2,071.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,770.23x = 17,919,574.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,919,574.60/5,770.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.52

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