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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,708.48, 8,563.77 and 2,013.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,708.48, 8,563.77 and 2,013.05 is: 3,019.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,708.48 : 8,563.77 = 2,013.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,708.48/8,563.77 = 2,013.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,708.48x = 8,563.77 × 2,013.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,708.48x = 17,239,318.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,239,318.61/5,708.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.95

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