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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,764.53, 8,645.85 and 2,066.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,764.53, 8,645.85 and 2,066.21 is: 3,098.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,764.53 : 8,645.85 = 2,066.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,764.53/8,645.85 = 2,066.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,764.53x = 8,645.85 × 2,066.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,764.53x = 17,864,141.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,864,141.73/5,764.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.98

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