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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,710.08, 8,564.58 and 2,012.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,710.08, 8,564.58 and 2,012.13 is: 3,018.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,710.08 : 8,564.58 = 2,012.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,710.08/8,564.58 = 2,012.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,710.08x = 8,564.58 × 2,012.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,710.08x = 17,233,048.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,233,048.36/5,710.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.00

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