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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,710.62, 8,566.62 and 2,012.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,710.62, 8,566.62 and 2,012.09 is: 3,018.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,710.62 : 8,566.62 = 2,012.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,710.62/8,566.62 = 2,012.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,710.62x = 8,566.62 × 2,012.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,710.62x = 17,236,789.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,236,789.02/5,710.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.37

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