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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,701.68, 8,550.45 and 2,003.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,701.68, 8,550.45 and 2,003.22 is: 3,004.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,701.68 : 8,550.45 = 2,003.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,701.68/8,550.45 = 2,003.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,701.68x = 8,550.45 × 2,003.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,701.68x = 17,128,432.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,128,432.45/5,701.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.10

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