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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,762.13, 8,644.05 and 2,063.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,762.13, 8,644.05 and 2,063.49 is: 3,095.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,762.13 : 8,644.05 = 2,063.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,762.13/8,644.05 = 2,063.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,762.13x = 8,644.05 × 2,063.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,762.13x = 17,836,910.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,836,910.73/5,762.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.54

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