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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,761.69, 8,643.67 and 2,062.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,761.69, 8,643.67 and 2,062.92 is: 3,094.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,761.69 : 8,643.67 = 2,062.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,761.69/8,643.67 = 2,062.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,761.69x = 8,643.67 × 2,062.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,761.69x = 17,831,226.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,831,226.97/5,761.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.79

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