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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,706.89, 8,560.35 and 2,008.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,706.89, 8,560.35 and 2,008.26 is: 3,012.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,706.89 : 8,560.35 = 2,008.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,706.89/8,560.35 = 2,008.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,706.89x = 8,560.35 × 2,008.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,706.89x = 17,191,408.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,191,408.49/5,706.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.40

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