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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,711.12, 8,566.68 and 2,013.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,711.12, 8,566.68 and 2,013.63 is: 3,020.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,711.12 : 8,566.68 = 2,013.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,711.12/8,566.68 = 2,013.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,711.12x = 8,566.68 × 2,013.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,711.12x = 17,250,123.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,250,123.85/5,711.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.45

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