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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,753.62, 8,631.71 and 2,056.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,753.62, 8,631.71 and 2,056.22 is: 3,084.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,753.62 : 8,631.71 = 2,056.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,753.62/8,631.71 = 2,056.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,753.62x = 8,631.71 × 2,056.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,753.62x = 17,748,692.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,748,692.94/5,753.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.79

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