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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,770.83, 8,653.41 and 2,072.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,770.83, 8,653.41 and 2,072.55 is: 3,107.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,770.83 : 8,653.41 = 2,072.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,770.83/8,653.41 = 2,072.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,770.83x = 8,653.41 × 2,072.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,770.83x = 17,934,624.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,934,624.90/5,770.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.81

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