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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,758.27, 8,637.75 and 2,060.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,758.27, 8,637.75 and 2,060.89 is: 3,091.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,758.27 : 8,637.75 = 2,060.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,758.27/8,637.75 = 2,060.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,758.27x = 8,637.75 × 2,060.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,758.27x = 17,801,452.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,801,452.60/5,758.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.46

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