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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,768.82, 8,652.27 and 2,070.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,768.82, 8,652.27 and 2,070.36 is: 3,105.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,768.82 : 8,652.27 = 2,070.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,768.82/8,652.27 = 2,070.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,768.82x = 8,652.27 × 2,070.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,768.82x = 17,913,313.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,913,313.72/5,768.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.20

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