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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,708.72, 8,564.88 and 2,010.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,708.72, 8,564.88 and 2,010.80 is: 3,016.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,708.72 : 8,564.88 = 2,010.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,708.72/8,564.88 = 2,010.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,708.72x = 8,564.88 × 2,010.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,708.72x = 17,222,260.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,222,260.70/5,708.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.83

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