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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,713.06, 8,570.27 and 2,014.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,713.06, 8,570.27 and 2,014.53 is: 3,022.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,713.06 : 8,570.27 = 2,014.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,713.06/8,570.27 = 2,014.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,713.06x = 8,570.27 × 2,014.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,713.06x = 17,265,066.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,265,066.02/5,713.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.03

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