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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,707.77, 8,562.81 and 2,012.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,707.77, 8,562.81 and 2,012.63 is: 3,019.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,707.77 : 8,562.81 = 2,012.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,707.77/8,562.81 = 2,012.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,707.77x = 8,562.81 × 2,012.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,707.77x = 17,233,725.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,233,725.48/5,707.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.34

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