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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,707.53, 8,561.26 and 2,009.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,707.53, 8,561.26 and 2,009.32 is: 3,013.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,707.53 : 8,561.26 = 2,009.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,707.53/8,561.26 = 2,009.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,707.53x = 8,561.26 × 2,009.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,707.53x = 17,202,292.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,202,292.05/5,707.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.96

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