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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,683.61, 8,523.56 and 2,076.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,683.61, 8,523.56 and 2,076.68 is: 3,114.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,683.61 : 8,523.56 = 2,076.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,683.61/8,523.56 = 2,076.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,683.61x = 8,523.56 × 2,076.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,683.61x = 17,700,653.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,700,653.58/5,683.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.34

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