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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,701.27, 8,551.48 and 2,003.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,701.27, 8,551.48 and 2,003.54 is: 3,005.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,701.27 : 8,551.48 = 2,003.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,701.27/8,551.48 = 2,003.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,701.27x = 8,551.48 × 2,003.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,701.27x = 17,133,193.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,133,193.86/5,701.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.15

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