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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,710.28, 8,565.90 and 2,012.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,710.28, 8,565.90 and 2,012.12 is: 3,018.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,710.28 : 8,565.90 = 2,012.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,710.28/8,565.90 = 2,012.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,710.28x = 8,565.90 × 2,012.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,710.28x = 17,235,618.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,235,618.71/5,710.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.35

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