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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,759.93, 8,640.03 and 2,062.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,759.93, 8,640.03 and 2,062.41 is: 3,093.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,759.93 : 8,640.03 = 2,062.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,759.93/8,640.03 = 2,062.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,759.93x = 8,640.03 × 2,062.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,759.93x = 17,819,284.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,819,284.27/5,759.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.67

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