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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,708.98, 8,564.52 and 2,013.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,708.98, 8,564.52 and 2,013.56 is: 3,020.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,708.98 : 8,564.52 = 2,013.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,708.98/8,564.52 = 2,013.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,708.98x = 8,564.52 × 2,013.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,708.98x = 17,245,132.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,245,132.07/5,708.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.71

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