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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,716.71, 8,576.73 and 2,019.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,716.71, 8,576.73 and 2,019.15 is: 3,029.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,716.71 : 8,576.73 = 2,019.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,716.71/8,576.73 = 2,019.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,716.71x = 8,576.73 × 2,019.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,716.71x = 17,317,704.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,317,704.38/5,716.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.31

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