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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,710.64, 8,566.98 and 2,015.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,710.64, 8,566.98 and 2,015.02 is: 3,022.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,710.64 : 8,566.98 = 2,015.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,710.64/8,566.98 = 2,015.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,710.64x = 8,566.98 × 2,015.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,710.64x = 17,262,583.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,262,583.13/5,710.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.88

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