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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,739.73, 8,607.87 and 2,041.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,739.73, 8,607.87 and 2,041.47 is: 3,061.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,739.73 : 8,607.87 = 2,041.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,739.73/8,607.87 = 2,041.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,739.73x = 8,607.87 × 2,041.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,739.73x = 17,572,708.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,572,708.37/5,739.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.59

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