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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,718.62, 8,577.91 and 2,021.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,718.62, 8,577.91 and 2,021.06 is: 3,031.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,718.62 : 8,577.91 = 2,021.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,718.62/8,577.91 = 2,021.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,718.62x = 8,577.91 × 2,021.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,718.62x = 17,336,470.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,336,470.78/5,718.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.58

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