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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,750.94, 8,626.56 and 2,053.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,750.94, 8,626.56 and 2,053.56 is: 3,080.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,750.94 : 8,626.56 = 2,053.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,750.94/8,626.56 = 2,053.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,750.94x = 8,626.56 × 2,053.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,750.94x = 17,715,158.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,715,158.55/5,750.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.39

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