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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,769.83, 8,652.62 and 2,071.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,769.83, 8,652.62 and 2,071.07 is: 3,105.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,769.83 : 8,652.62 = 2,071.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,769.83/8,652.62 = 2,071.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,769.83x = 8,652.62 × 2,071.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,769.83x = 17,920,176.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,920,176.07/5,769.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.84

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