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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,709.27, 8,565.06 and 2,014.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,709.27, 8,565.06 and 2,014.13 is: 3,021.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,709.27 : 8,565.06 = 2,014.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,709.27/8,565.06 = 2,014.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,709.27x = 8,565.06 × 2,014.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,709.27x = 17,251,101.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,251,101.47/5,709.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.59

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