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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,759.41, 8,636.04 and 2,059.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,759.41, 8,636.04 and 2,059.62 is: 3,088.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,759.41 : 8,636.04 = 2,059.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,759.41/8,636.04 = 2,059.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,759.41x = 8,636.04 × 2,059.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,759.41x = 17,786,960.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,786,960.70/5,759.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.33

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