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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,761.53, 8,641.35 and 2,063.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,761.53, 8,641.35 and 2,063.21 is: 3,094.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,761.53 : 8,641.35 = 2,063.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,761.53/8,641.35 = 2,063.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,761.53x = 8,641.35 × 2,063.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,761.53x = 17,828,876.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,828,876.53/5,761.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.47

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