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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,710.68, 8,560.68 and 2,010.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,710.68, 8,560.68 and 2,010.84 is: 3,014.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,710.68 : 8,560.68 = 2,010.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,710.68/8,560.68 = 2,010.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,710.68x = 8,560.68 × 2,010.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,710.68x = 17,214,157.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,214,157.77/5,710.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.38

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