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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,755.59, 8,632.13 and 2,058.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,755.59, 8,632.13 and 2,058.08 is: 3,086.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,755.59 : 8,632.13 = 2,058.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,755.59/8,632.13 = 2,058.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,755.59x = 8,632.13 × 2,058.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,755.59x = 17,765,570.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,765,570.95/5,755.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.66

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