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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,709.99, 8,565.04 and 2,011.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,709.99, 8,565.04 and 2,011.53 is: 3,017.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,709.99 : 8,565.04 = 2,011.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,709.99/8,565.04 = 2,011.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,709.99x = 8,565.04 × 2,011.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,709.99x = 17,228,869.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,228,869.54/5,709.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.32

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