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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,707.67, 8,563.23 and 2,708.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,707.67, 8,563.23 and 2,708.01 is: 4,062.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,707.67 : 8,563.23 = 2,708.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,707.67/8,563.23 = 2,708.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,707.67x = 8,563.23 × 2,708.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,707.67x = 23,189,312.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,189,312.47/5,707.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.84

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