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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,706.64, 8,559.96 and 2,011.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,706.64, 8,559.96 and 2,011.42 is: 3,017.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,706.64 : 8,559.96 = 2,011.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,706.64/8,559.96 = 2,011.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,706.64x = 8,559.96 × 2,011.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,706.64x = 17,217,674.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,217,674.74/5,706.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.13

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