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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,750.94, 8,627.98 and 2,053.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,750.94, 8,627.98 and 2,053.55 is: 3,080.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,750.94 : 8,627.98 = 2,053.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,750.94/8,627.98 = 2,053.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,750.94x = 8,627.98 × 2,053.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,750.94x = 17,717,940.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,717,940.06/5,750.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.88

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