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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,756.05, 8,633.72 and 2,058.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,756.05, 8,633.72 and 2,058.10 is: 3,087.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,756.05 : 8,633.72 = 2,058.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,756.05/8,633.72 = 2,058.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,756.05x = 8,633.72 × 2,058.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,756.05x = 17,769,042.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,769,042.69/5,756.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.02

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