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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,769.08, 8,654.03 and 2,071.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,769.08, 8,654.03 and 2,071.34 is: 3,107.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,769.08 : 8,654.03 = 2,071.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,769.08/8,654.03 = 2,071.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,769.08x = 8,654.03 × 2,071.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,769.08x = 17,925,438.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,925,438.50/5,769.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.16

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