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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,759.91, 8,640.78 and 2,061.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,759.91, 8,640.78 and 2,061.12 is: 3,092.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,759.91 : 8,640.78 = 2,061.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,759.91/8,640.78 = 2,061.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,759.91x = 8,640.78 × 2,061.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,759.91x = 17,809,684.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,809,684.47/5,759.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.01

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