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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,705.10, 8,557.58 and 2,007.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,705.10, 8,557.58 and 2,007.32 is: 3,010.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,705.10 : 8,557.58 = 2,007.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,705.10/8,557.58 = 2,007.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,705.10x = 8,557.58 × 2,007.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,705.10x = 17,177,763.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,177,763.72/5,705.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.95

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