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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,758.59, 8,636.63 and 2,061.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,758.59, 8,636.63 and 2,061.07 is: 3,091.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,758.59 : 8,636.63 = 2,061.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,758.59/8,636.63 = 2,061.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,758.59x = 8,636.63 × 2,061.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,758.59x = 17,800,698.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,800,698.99/5,758.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.16

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