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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,754.27, 8,629.37 and 2,005.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,754.27, 8,629.37 and 2,005.09 is: 3,006.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,754.27 : 8,629.37 = 2,005.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,754.27/8,629.37 = 2,005.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,754.27x = 8,629.37 × 2,005.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,754.27x = 17,302,639.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,302,639.41/5,754.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.92

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