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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,707.80, 8,561.70 and 2,014.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,707.80, 8,561.70 and 2,014.20 is: 3,021.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,707.80 : 8,561.70 = 2,014.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,707.80/8,561.70 = 2,014.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,707.80x = 8,561.70 × 2,014.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,707.80x = 17,244,976.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,244,976.14/5,707.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.30

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