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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,737.46, 8,606.21 and 2,039.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,737.46, 8,606.21 and 2,039.69 is: 3,059.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,737.46 : 8,606.21 = 2,039.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,737.46/8,606.21 = 2,039.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,737.46x = 8,606.21 × 2,039.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,737.46x = 17,553,947.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,553,947.25/5,737.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.53

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