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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,712.35, 8,567.56 and 2,013.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,712.35, 8,567.56 and 2,013.71 is: 3,020.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,712.35 : 8,567.56 = 2,013.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,712.35/8,567.56 = 2,013.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,712.35x = 8,567.56 × 2,013.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,712.35x = 17,252,581.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,252,581.25/5,712.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.22

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