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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,704.26, 8,555.54 and 2,006.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,704.26, 8,555.54 and 2,006.34 is: 3,009.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,704.26 : 8,555.54 = 2,006.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,704.26/8,555.54 = 2,006.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,704.26x = 8,555.54 × 2,006.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,704.26x = 17,165,322.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,165,322.12/5,704.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.21

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