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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,709.88, 8,565.92 and 2,012.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,709.88, 8,565.92 and 2,012.23 is: 3,018.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,709.88 : 8,565.92 = 2,012.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,709.88/8,565.92 = 2,012.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,709.88x = 8,565.92 × 2,012.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,709.88x = 17,236,548.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,236,548.31/5,709.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.73

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