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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,757.69, 8,634.33 and 2,059.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,757.69, 8,634.33 and 2,059.23 is: 3,088.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,757.69 : 8,634.33 = 2,059.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,757.69/8,634.33 = 2,059.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,757.69x = 8,634.33 × 2,059.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,757.69x = 17,780,071.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,780,071.37/5,757.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.06

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