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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,709.20, 8,567.56 and 2,011.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,709.20, 8,567.56 and 2,011.43 is: 3,018.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,709.20 : 8,567.56 = 2,011.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,709.20/8,567.56 = 2,011.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,709.20x = 8,567.56 × 2,011.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,709.20x = 17,232,999.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,232,999.34/5,709.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.46

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