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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,711.08, 8,566.10 and 2,013.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,711.08, 8,566.10 and 2,013.12 is: 3,019.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,711.08 : 8,566.10 = 2,013.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,711.08/8,566.10 = 2,013.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,711.08x = 8,566.10 × 2,013.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,711.08x = 17,244,587.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,244,587.23/5,711.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.50

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