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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,710.71, 8,564.91 and 2,013.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,710.71, 8,564.91 and 2,013.09 is: 3,019.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,710.71 : 8,564.91 = 2,013.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,710.71/8,564.91 = 2,013.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,710.71x = 8,564.91 × 2,013.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,710.71x = 17,241,934.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,241,934.67/5,710.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.23

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