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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,707.27, 8,561.72 and 2,009.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,707.27, 8,561.72 and 2,009.08 is: 3,013.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,707.27 : 8,561.72 = 2,009.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,707.27/8,561.72 = 2,009.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,707.27x = 8,561.72 × 2,009.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,707.27x = 17,201,180.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,201,180.42/5,707.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.91

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