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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,711.49, 8,567.30 and 2,013.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,711.49, 8,567.30 and 2,013.03 is: 3,019.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,711.49 : 8,567.30 = 2,013.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,711.49/8,567.30 = 2,013.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,711.49x = 8,567.30 × 2,013.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,711.49x = 17,246,221.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,246,221.85/5,711.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.57

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