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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,756.76, 8,632.04 and 2,056.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,756.76, 8,632.04 and 2,056.95 is: 3,084.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,756.76 : 8,632.04 = 2,056.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,756.76/8,632.04 = 2,056.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,756.76x = 8,632.04 × 2,056.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,756.76x = 17,755,664.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,755,664.39/5,756.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.32

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