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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,710.49, 8,561.86 and 2,012.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,710.49, 8,561.86 and 2,012.23 is: 3,016.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,710.49 : 8,561.86 = 2,012.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,710.49/8,561.86 = 2,012.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,710.49x = 8,561.86 × 2,012.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,710.49x = 17,228,431.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,228,431.55/5,710.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.98

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