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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,711.66, 8,568.36 and 2,013.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,711.66, 8,568.36 and 2,013.24 is: 3,020.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,711.66 : 8,568.36 = 2,013.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,711.66/8,568.36 = 2,013.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,711.66x = 8,568.36 × 2,013.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,711.66x = 17,250,165.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,250,165.09/5,711.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.17

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