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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,703.63, 8,559.54 and 2,008.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,703.63, 8,559.54 and 2,008.98 is: 3,014.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,703.63 : 8,559.54 = 2,008.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,703.63/8,559.54 = 2,008.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,703.63x = 8,559.54 × 2,008.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,703.63x = 17,195,944.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,195,944.67/5,703.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.91

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