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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,708.77, 8,563.97 and 2,010.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,708.77, 8,563.97 and 2,010.58 is: 3,016.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,708.77 : 8,563.97 = 2,010.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,708.77/8,563.97 = 2,010.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,708.77x = 8,563.97 × 2,010.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,708.77x = 17,218,546.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,218,546.80/5,708.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.16

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