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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,710.50, 8,566.44 and 2,011.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,710.50, 8,566.44 and 2,011.97 is: 3,018.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,710.50 : 8,566.44 = 2,011.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,710.50/8,566.44 = 2,011.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,710.50x = 8,566.44 × 2,011.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,710.50x = 17,235,367.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,235,367.39/5,710.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.19

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