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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,709.33, 8,563.48 and 2,011.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,709.33, 8,563.48 and 2,011.37 is: 3,016.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,709.33 : 8,563.48 = 2,011.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,709.33/8,563.48 = 2,011.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,709.33x = 8,563.48 × 2,011.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,709.33x = 17,224,278.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,224,278.92/5,709.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.87

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