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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,718.33, 8,574.66 and 2,020.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,718.33, 8,574.66 and 2,020.01 is: 3,029.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,718.33 : 8,574.66 = 2,020.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,718.33/8,574.66 = 2,020.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,718.33x = 8,574.66 × 2,020.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,718.33x = 17,320,856.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,320,856.07/5,718.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.01

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