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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,709.45, 8,567.93 and 2,011.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,709.45, 8,567.93 and 2,011.67 is: 3,018.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,709.45 : 8,567.93 = 2,011.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,709.45/8,567.93 = 2,011.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,709.45x = 8,567.93 × 2,011.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,709.45x = 17,235,847.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,235,847.74/5,709.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.83

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