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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,747.74, 8,623.16 and 2,050.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,747.74, 8,623.16 and 2,050.36 is: 3,076.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,747.74 : 8,623.16 = 2,050.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,747.74/8,623.16 = 2,050.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,747.74x = 8,623.16 × 2,050.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,747.74x = 17,680,582.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,680,582.34/5,747.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.09

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