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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,701.92, 8,556.34 and 2,003.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,701.92, 8,556.34 and 2,003.86 is: 3,007.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,701.92 : 8,556.34 = 2,003.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,701.92/8,556.34 = 2,003.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,701.92x = 8,556.34 × 2,003.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,701.92x = 17,145,705.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,145,705.38/5,701.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.01

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