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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,706.69, 8,562.51 and 2,011.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,706.69, 8,562.51 and 2,011.56 is: 3,018.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,706.69 : 8,562.51 = 2,011.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,706.69/8,562.51 = 2,011.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,706.69x = 8,562.51 × 2,011.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,706.69x = 17,224,002.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,224,002.62/5,706.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.21

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