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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,710.54, 8,566.17 and 2,013.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,710.54, 8,566.17 and 2,013.04 is: 3,019.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,710.54 : 8,566.17 = 2,013.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,710.54/8,566.17 = 2,013.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,710.54x = 8,566.17 × 2,013.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,710.54x = 17,244,042.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,244,042.86/5,710.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.69

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