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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,770.06, 8,649.96 and 2,119.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,770.06, 8,649.96 and 2,119.50 is: 3,177.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,770.06 : 8,649.96 = 2,119.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,770.06/8,649.96 = 2,119.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,770.06x = 8,649.96 × 2,119.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,770.06x = 18,333,590.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,333,590.22/5,770.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.37

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