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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,708.53, 8,562.76 and 2,010.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,708.53, 8,562.76 and 2,010.32 is: 3,015.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,708.53 : 8,562.76 = 2,010.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,708.53/8,562.76 = 2,010.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,708.53x = 8,562.76 × 2,010.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,708.53x = 17,213,887.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,213,887.68/5,708.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.47

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