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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,715.58, 8,572.83 and 2,017.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,715.58, 8,572.83 and 2,017.63 is: 3,026.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,715.58 : 8,572.83 = 2,017.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,715.58/8,572.83 = 2,017.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,715.58x = 8,572.83 × 2,017.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,715.58x = 17,296,798.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,296,798.99/5,715.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.25

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