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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,762.44, 8,643.86 and 2,064.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,762.44, 8,643.86 and 2,064.92 is: 3,097.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,762.44 : 8,643.86 = 2,064.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,762.44/8,643.86 = 2,064.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,762.44x = 8,643.86 × 2,064.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,762.44x = 17,848,879.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,848,879.39/5,762.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.45

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