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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,755.11, 8,633.97 and 2,057.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,755.11, 8,633.97 and 2,057.72 is: 3,087.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,755.11 : 8,633.97 = 2,057.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,755.11/8,633.97 = 2,057.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,755.11x = 8,633.97 × 2,057.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,755.11x = 17,766,249.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,766,249.58/5,755.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.04

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