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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,711.64, 8,568.66 and 2,013.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,711.64, 8,568.66 and 2,013.96 is: 3,021.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,711.64 : 8,568.66 = 2,013.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,711.64/8,568.66 = 2,013.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,711.64x = 8,568.66 × 2,013.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,711.64x = 17,256,938.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,256,938.49/5,711.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.36

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