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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,759.27, 8,639.25 and 2,061.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,759.27, 8,639.25 and 2,061.89 is: 3,092.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,759.27 : 8,639.25 = 2,061.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,759.27/8,639.25 = 2,061.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,759.27x = 8,639.25 × 2,061.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,759.27x = 17,813,183.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,813,183.18/5,759.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.96

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