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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,715.33, 8,570.85 and 2,016.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,715.33, 8,570.85 and 2,016.57 is: 3,024.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,715.33 : 8,570.85 = 2,016.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,715.33/8,570.85 = 2,016.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,715.33x = 8,570.85 × 2,016.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,715.33x = 17,283,718.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,283,718.98/5,715.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.10

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