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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,713.92, 8,570.93 and 2,015.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,713.92, 8,570.93 and 2,015.33 is: 3,023.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,713.92 : 8,570.93 = 2,015.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,713.92/8,570.93 = 2,015.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,713.92x = 8,570.93 × 2,015.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,713.92x = 17,273,199.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,273,199.43/5,713.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.00

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