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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,768.67, 8,653.69 and 2,070.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,768.67, 8,653.69 and 2,070.59 is: 3,106.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,768.67 : 8,653.69 = 2,070.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,768.67/8,653.69 = 2,070.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,768.67x = 8,653.69 × 2,070.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,768.67x = 17,918,215.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,918,215.99/5,768.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.13

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