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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,716.08, 8,575.14 and 2,020.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,716.08, 8,575.14 and 2,020.46 is: 3,031.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,716.08 : 8,575.14 = 2,020.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,716.08/8,575.14 = 2,020.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,716.08x = 8,575.14 × 2,020.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,716.08x = 17,325,684.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,325,684.49/5,716.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.04

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