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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,760.94, 8,643.48 and 2,013.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,760.94, 8,643.48 and 2,013.27 is: 3,020.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,760.94 : 8,643.48 = 2,013.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,760.94/8,643.48 = 2,013.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,760.94x = 8,643.48 × 2,013.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,760.94x = 17,401,648.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,401,648.16/5,760.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.63

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