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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,705.54, 8,558.24 and 2,007.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,705.54, 8,558.24 and 2,007.75 is: 3,011.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,705.54 : 8,558.24 = 2,007.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,705.54/8,558.24 = 2,007.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,705.54x = 8,558.24 × 2,007.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,705.54x = 17,182,806.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,182,806.36/5,705.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.60

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