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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,718.97, 8,576.89 and 2,019.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,718.97, 8,576.89 and 2,019.21 is: 3,028.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,718.97 : 8,576.89 = 2,019.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,718.97/8,576.89 = 2,019.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,718.97x = 8,576.89 × 2,019.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,718.97x = 17,318,542.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,318,542.06/5,718.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.26

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