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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,702.14, 8,552.94 and 2,005.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,702.14, 8,552.94 and 2,005.18 is: 3,007.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,702.14 : 8,552.94 = 2,005.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,702.14/8,552.94 = 2,005.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,702.14x = 8,552.94 × 2,005.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,702.14x = 17,150,184.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,150,184.23/5,702.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.68

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