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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,712.03, 8,569.71 and 2,014.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,712.03, 8,569.71 and 2,014.56 is: 3,022.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,712.03 : 8,569.71 = 2,014.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,712.03/8,569.71 = 2,014.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,712.03x = 8,569.71 × 2,014.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,712.03x = 17,264,194.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,264,194.98/5,712.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.43

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