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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,751.23, 8,627.67 and 2,052.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,751.23, 8,627.67 and 2,052.68 is: 3,079.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,751.23 : 8,627.67 = 2,052.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,751.23/8,627.67 = 2,052.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,751.23x = 8,627.67 × 2,052.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,751.23x = 17,709,835.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,709,835.39/5,751.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.31

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