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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,718.84, 8,579.27 and 2,023.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,718.84, 8,579.27 and 2,023.21 is: 3,035.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,718.84 : 8,579.27 = 2,023.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,718.84/8,579.27 = 2,023.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,718.84x = 8,579.27 × 2,023.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,718.84x = 17,357,664.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,357,664.86/5,718.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.17

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