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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,710.34, 8,565.56 and 2,011.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,710.34, 8,565.56 and 2,011.72 is: 3,017.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,710.34 : 8,565.56 = 2,011.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,710.34/8,565.56 = 2,011.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,710.34x = 8,565.56 × 2,011.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,710.34x = 17,231,508.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,231,508.36/5,710.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.60

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