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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.68, 8,553.50 and 2,005.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.68, 8,553.50 and 2,005.56 is: 3,009.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.68 : 8,553.50 = 2,005.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.68/8,553.50 = 2,005.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.68x = 8,553.50 × 2,005.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.68x = 17,154,554.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,154,554.95/5,700.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.21

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