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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,713.18, 8,569.57 and 2,015.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,713.18, 8,569.57 and 2,015.32 is: 3,022.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,713.18 : 8,569.57 = 2,015.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,713.18/8,569.57 = 2,015.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,713.18x = 8,569.57 × 2,015.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,713.18x = 17,270,454.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,270,454.29/5,713.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.92

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