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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,708.02, 8,560.49 and 2,008.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,708.02, 8,560.49 and 2,008.24 is: 3,011.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,708.02 : 8,560.49 = 2,008.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,708.02/8,560.49 = 2,008.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,708.02x = 8,560.49 × 2,008.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,708.02x = 17,191,535.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,191,535.15/5,708.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.82

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