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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,710.38, 8,566.67 and 2,012.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,710.38, 8,566.67 and 2,012.73 is: 3,019.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,710.38 : 8,566.67 = 2,012.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,710.38/8,566.67 = 2,012.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,710.38x = 8,566.67 × 2,012.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,710.38x = 17,242,340.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,242,340.81/5,710.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.48

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