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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,710.66, 8,567.74 and 2,711.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,710.66, 8,567.74 and 2,711.02 is: 4,067.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,710.66 : 8,567.74 = 2,711.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,710.66/8,567.74 = 2,711.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,710.66x = 8,567.74 × 2,711.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,710.66x = 23,227,314.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,227,314.49/5,710.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.36

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