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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,713.32, 8,570.09 and 2,015.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,713.32, 8,570.09 and 2,015.47 is: 3,023.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,713.32 : 8,570.09 = 2,015.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,713.32/8,570.09 = 2,015.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,713.32x = 8,570.09 × 2,015.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,713.32x = 17,272,759.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,272,759.29/5,713.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.24

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