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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,704.03, 8,557.67 and 2,006.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,704.03, 8,557.67 and 2,006.65 is: 3,010.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,704.03 : 8,557.67 = 2,006.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,704.03/8,557.67 = 2,006.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,704.03x = 8,557.67 × 2,006.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,704.03x = 17,172,248.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,172,248.51/5,704.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.55

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