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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,759.72, 8,637.84 and 2,061.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,759.72, 8,637.84 and 2,061.52 is: 3,091.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,759.72 : 8,637.84 = 2,061.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,759.72/8,637.84 = 2,061.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,759.72x = 8,637.84 × 2,061.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,759.72x = 17,807,079.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,807,079.92/5,759.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.66

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