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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,768.08, 8,652.53 and 2,070.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,768.08, 8,652.53 and 2,070.34 is: 3,105.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,768.08 : 8,652.53 = 2,070.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,768.08/8,652.53 = 2,070.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,768.08x = 8,652.53 × 2,070.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,768.08x = 17,913,662.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,913,662.50/5,768.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.66

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