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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,705.13, 8,561.79 and 2,010.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,705.13, 8,561.79 and 2,010.48 is: 3,017.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,705.13 : 8,561.79 = 2,010.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,705.13/8,561.79 = 2,010.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,705.13x = 8,561.79 × 2,010.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,705.13x = 17,213,307.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,213,307.56/5,705.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.16

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