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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,759.96, 8,641.46 and 2,062.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,759.96, 8,641.46 and 2,062.56 is: 3,094.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,759.96 : 8,641.46 = 2,062.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,759.96/8,641.46 = 2,062.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,759.96x = 8,641.46 × 2,062.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,759.96x = 17,823,529.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,823,529.74/5,759.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.38

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