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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,710.68, 8,565.48 and 2,012.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,710.68, 8,565.48 and 2,012.76 is: 3,018.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,710.68 : 8,565.48 = 2,012.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,710.68/8,565.48 = 2,012.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,710.68x = 8,565.48 × 2,012.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,710.68x = 17,240,255.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,240,255.52/5,710.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.95

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