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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,762.69, 8,645.17 and 2,063.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,762.69, 8,645.17 and 2,063.93 is: 3,096.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,762.69 : 8,645.17 = 2,063.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,762.69/8,645.17 = 2,063.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,762.69x = 8,645.17 × 2,063.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,762.69x = 17,842,982.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,842,982.49/5,762.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.29

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