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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,761.32, 8,643.26 and 2,066.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,761.32, 8,643.26 and 2,066.23 is: 3,099.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,761.32 : 8,643.26 = 2,066.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,761.32/8,643.26 = 2,066.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,761.32x = 8,643.26 × 2,066.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,761.32x = 17,858,963.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,858,963.11/5,761.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.80

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