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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,709.57, 8,561.94 and 2,010.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,709.57, 8,561.94 and 2,010.90 is: 3,015.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,709.57 : 8,561.94 = 2,010.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,709.57/8,561.94 = 2,010.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,709.57x = 8,561.94 × 2,010.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,709.57x = 17,217,205.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,217,205.15/5,709.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.50

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