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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,710.03, 8,565.09 and 2,011.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,710.03, 8,565.09 and 2,011.41 is: 3,017.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,710.03 : 8,565.09 = 2,011.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,710.03/8,565.09 = 2,011.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,710.03x = 8,565.09 × 2,011.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,710.03x = 17,227,900.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,227,900.13/5,710.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.13

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