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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,754.76, 8,632.24 and 2,059.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,754.76, 8,632.24 and 2,059.64 is: 3,089.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,754.76 : 8,632.24 = 2,059.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,754.76/8,632.24 = 2,059.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,754.76x = 8,632.24 × 2,059.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,754.76x = 17,779,290.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,779,290.85/5,754.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.49

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