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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,714.58, 8,571.33 and 2,016.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,714.58, 8,571.33 and 2,016.63 is: 3,024.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,714.58 : 8,571.33 = 2,016.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,714.58/8,571.33 = 2,016.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,714.58x = 8,571.33 × 2,016.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,714.58x = 17,285,201.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,285,201.22/5,714.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.75

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