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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,767.44, 8,651.28 and 2,069.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,767.44, 8,651.28 and 2,069.91 is: 3,104.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,767.44 : 8,651.28 = 2,069.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,767.44/8,651.28 = 2,069.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,767.44x = 8,651.28 × 2,069.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,767.44x = 17,907,370.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,907,370.98/5,767.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.91

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