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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,762.93, 8,644.53 and 2,065.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,762.93, 8,644.53 and 2,065.41 is: 3,098.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,762.93 : 8,644.53 = 2,065.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,762.93/8,644.53 = 2,065.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,762.93x = 8,644.53 × 2,065.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,762.93x = 17,854,498.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,854,498.71/5,762.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.17

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