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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,762.43, 8,645.73 and 2,014.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,762.43, 8,645.73 and 2,014.77 is: 3,022.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,762.43 : 8,645.73 = 2,014.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,762.43/8,645.73 = 2,014.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,762.43x = 8,645.73 × 2,014.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,762.43x = 17,419,157.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,419,157.43/5,762.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.88

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