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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,761.37, 8,644.12 and 2,013.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,761.37, 8,644.12 and 2,013.70 is: 3,021.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,761.37 : 8,644.12 = 2,013.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,761.37/8,644.12 = 2,013.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,761.37x = 8,644.12 × 2,013.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,761.37x = 17,406,621.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,406,621.22/5,761.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.27

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