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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,711.18, 8,565.98 and 2,012.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,711.18, 8,565.98 and 2,012.94 is: 3,019.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,711.18 : 8,565.98 = 2,012.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,711.18/8,565.98 = 2,012.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,711.18x = 8,565.98 × 2,012.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,711.18x = 17,242,793.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,242,793.72/5,711.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.13

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