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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,771.66, 8,651.48 and 2,805.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,771.66, 8,651.48 and 2,805.70 is: 4,205.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,771.66 : 8,651.48 = 2,805.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,771.66/8,651.48 = 2,805.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,771.66x = 8,651.48 × 2,805.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,771.66x = 24,273,457.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,273,457.44/5,771.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.63

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