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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,703.36, 8,555.76 and 2,006.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,703.36, 8,555.76 and 2,006.64 is: 3,010.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,703.36 : 8,555.76 = 2,006.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,703.36/8,555.76 = 2,006.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,703.36x = 8,555.76 × 2,006.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,703.36x = 17,168,330.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,168,330.25/5,703.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.21

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