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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,717.97, 8,575.40 and 2,018.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,717.97, 8,575.40 and 2,018.21 is: 3,026.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,717.97 : 8,575.40 = 2,018.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,717.97/8,575.40 = 2,018.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,717.97x = 8,575.40 × 2,018.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,717.97x = 17,306,905.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,306,905.07/5,717.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.76

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