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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,762.70, 8,644.68 and 2,066.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,762.70, 8,644.68 and 2,066.04 is: 3,099.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,762.70 : 8,644.68 = 2,066.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,762.70/8,644.68 = 2,066.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,762.70x = 8,644.68 × 2,066.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,762.70x = 17,860,254.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,860,254.67/5,762.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.29

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