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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,767.59, 8,654.63 and 2,305.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,767.59, 8,654.63 and 2,305.11 is: 3,458.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,767.59 : 8,654.63 = 2,305.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,767.59/8,654.63 = 2,305.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,767.59x = 8,654.63 × 2,305.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,767.59x = 19,949,862.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,949,862.63/5,767.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.96

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