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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,714.18, 8,569.08 and 2,015.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,714.18, 8,569.08 and 2,015.18 is: 3,022.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,714.18 : 8,569.08 = 2,015.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,714.18/8,569.08 = 2,015.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,714.18x = 8,569.08 × 2,015.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,714.18x = 17,268,238.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,268,238.63/5,714.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.00

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