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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,708.34, 8,562.56 and 2,009.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,708.34, 8,562.56 and 2,009.72 is: 3,014.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,708.34 : 8,562.56 = 2,009.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,708.34/8,562.56 = 2,009.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,708.34x = 8,562.56 × 2,009.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,708.34x = 17,208,359.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,208,359.44/5,708.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.60

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