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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,710.40, 8,566.56 and 2,013.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,710.40, 8,566.56 and 2,013.12 is: 3,020.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,710.40 : 8,566.56 = 2,013.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,710.40/8,566.56 = 2,013.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,710.40x = 8,566.56 × 2,013.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,710.40x = 17,245,513.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,245,513.27/5,710.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.02

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