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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,707.23, 8,562.06 and 2,009.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,707.23, 8,562.06 and 2,009.31 is: 3,014.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,707.23 : 8,562.06 = 2,009.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,707.23/8,562.06 = 2,009.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,707.23x = 8,562.06 × 2,009.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,707.23x = 17,203,832.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,203,832.78/5,707.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.39

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