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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,709.67, 8,565.36 and 2,011.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,709.67, 8,565.36 and 2,011.25 is: 3,017.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,709.67 : 8,565.36 = 2,011.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,709.67/8,565.36 = 2,011.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,709.67x = 8,565.36 × 2,011.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,709.67x = 17,227,027.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,227,027.42/5,709.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.17

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