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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,707.38, 8,561.55 and 2,009.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,707.38, 8,561.55 and 2,009.28 is: 3,014.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,707.38 : 8,561.55 = 2,009.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,707.38/8,561.55 = 2,009.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,707.38x = 8,561.55 × 2,009.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,707.38x = 17,202,551.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,202,551.18/5,707.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.09

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