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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,712.81, 8,569.90 and 2,014.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,712.81, 8,569.90 and 2,014.27 is: 3,021.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,712.81 : 8,569.90 = 2,014.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,712.81/8,569.90 = 2,014.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,712.81x = 8,569.90 × 2,014.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,712.81x = 17,262,092.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,262,092.47/5,712.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.65

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