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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,713.05, 8,567.40 and 2,014.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,713.05, 8,567.40 and 2,014.59 is: 3,021.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,713.05 : 8,567.40 = 2,014.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,713.05/8,567.40 = 2,014.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,713.05x = 8,567.40 × 2,014.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,713.05x = 17,259,798.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,259,798.37/5,713.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.12

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