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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,703.76, 8,554.80 and 2,005.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,703.76, 8,554.80 and 2,005.72 is: 3,008.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,703.76 : 8,554.80 = 2,005.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,703.76/8,554.80 = 2,005.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,703.76x = 8,554.80 × 2,005.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,703.76x = 17,158,533.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,158,533.46/5,703.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.28

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