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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,714.96, 8,572.48 and 2,016.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,714.96, 8,572.48 and 2,016.35 is: 3,024.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,714.96 : 8,572.48 = 2,016.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,714.96/8,572.48 = 2,016.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,714.96x = 8,572.48 × 2,016.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,714.96x = 17,285,136.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,285,136.44/5,714.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.54

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