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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,711.39, 8,568.10 and 2,015.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,711.39, 8,568.10 and 2,015.77 is: 3,024.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,711.39 : 8,568.10 = 2,015.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,711.39/8,568.10 = 2,015.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,711.39x = 8,568.10 × 2,015.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,711.39x = 17,271,276.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,271,276.10/5,711.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.01

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