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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,708.49, 8,558.87 and 2,010.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,708.49, 8,558.87 and 2,010.23 is: 3,013.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,708.49 : 8,558.87 = 2,010.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,708.49/8,558.87 = 2,010.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,708.49x = 8,558.87 × 2,010.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,708.49x = 17,205,324.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,205,324.63/5,708.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.99

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