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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,709.49, 8,560.36 and 2,011.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,709.49, 8,560.36 and 2,011.23 is: 3,015.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,709.49 : 8,560.36 = 2,011.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,709.49/8,560.36 = 2,011.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,709.49x = 8,560.36 × 2,011.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,709.49x = 17,216,852.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,216,852.84/5,709.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.48

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