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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,756.76, 8,635.32 and 2,058.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,756.76, 8,635.32 and 2,058.84 is: 3,088.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,756.76 : 8,635.32 = 2,058.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,756.76/8,635.32 = 2,058.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,756.76x = 8,635.32 × 2,058.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,756.76x = 17,778,742.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,778,742.23/5,756.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.32

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