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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,767.23, 8,645.66 and 2,068.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,767.23, 8,645.66 and 2,068.59 is: 3,101.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,767.23 : 8,645.66 = 2,068.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,767.23/8,645.66 = 2,068.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,767.23x = 8,645.66 × 2,068.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,767.23x = 17,884,354.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,884,354.46/5,767.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.03

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