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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,708.80, 8,009.60 and 5,708.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,708.80, 8,009.60 and 5,708.80 is: 8,009.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,708.80 : 8,009.60 = 5,708.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,708.80/8,009.60 = 5,708.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,708.80x = 8,009.60 × 5,708.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,708.80x = 45,725,204.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,725,204.48/5,708.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,009.60

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