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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,701.76, 8,551.80 and 2,003.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,701.76, 8,551.80 and 2,003.72 is: 3,005.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,701.76 : 8,551.80 = 2,003.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,701.76/8,551.80 = 2,003.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,701.76x = 8,551.80 × 2,003.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,701.76x = 17,135,412.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,135,412.70/5,701.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.28

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