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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,701.99, 8,551.96 and 2,003.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,701.99, 8,551.96 and 2,003.75 is: 3,005.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,701.99 : 8,551.96 = 2,003.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,701.99/8,551.96 = 2,003.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,701.99x = 8,551.96 × 2,003.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,701.99x = 17,135,989.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,135,989.85/5,701.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.26

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