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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,712.32, 8,568.59 and 2,014.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,712.32, 8,568.59 and 2,014.47 is: 3,021.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,712.32 : 8,568.59 = 2,014.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,712.32/8,568.59 = 2,014.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,712.32x = 8,568.59 × 2,014.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,712.32x = 17,261,157.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,261,157.42/5,712.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.74

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