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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,768.23, 8,647.16 and 2,069.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,768.23, 8,647.16 and 2,069.60 is: 3,102.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,768.23 : 8,647.16 = 2,069.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,768.23/8,647.16 = 2,069.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,768.23x = 8,647.16 × 2,069.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,768.23x = 17,896,108.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,896,108.75/5,768.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.53

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