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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,713.15, 8,569.98 and 2,015.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,713.15, 8,569.98 and 2,015.41 is: 3,023.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,713.15 : 8,569.98 = 2,015.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,713.15/8,569.98 = 2,015.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,713.15x = 8,569.98 × 2,015.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,713.15x = 17,272,023.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,272,023.39/5,713.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.20

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