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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,714.84, 8,572.95 and 2,016.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,714.84, 8,572.95 and 2,016.31 is: 3,024.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,714.84 : 8,572.95 = 2,016.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,714.84/8,572.95 = 2,016.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,714.84x = 8,572.95 × 2,016.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,714.84x = 17,285,724.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,285,724.81/5,714.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.71

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