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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,767.96, 8,650.88 and 2,020.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,767.96, 8,650.88 and 2,020.28 is: 3,030.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,767.96 : 8,650.88 = 2,020.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,767.96/8,650.88 = 2,020.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,767.96x = 8,650.88 × 2,020.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,767.96x = 17,477,199.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,477,199.85/5,767.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.05

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