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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,750.01, 8,622.89 and 2,051.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,750.01, 8,622.89 and 2,051.25 is: 3,076.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,750.01 : 8,622.89 = 2,051.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,750.01/8,622.89 = 2,051.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,750.01x = 8,622.89 × 2,051.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,750.01x = 17,687,668.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,687,668.21/5,750.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.11

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