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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,709.19, 8,566.26 and 2,014.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,709.19, 8,566.26 and 2,014.06 is: 3,021.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,709.19 : 8,566.26 = 2,014.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,709.19/8,566.26 = 2,014.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,709.19x = 8,566.26 × 2,014.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,709.19x = 17,252,961.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,252,961.62/5,709.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.96

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