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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,771.33, 8,657.41 and 2,073.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,771.33, 8,657.41 and 2,073.59 is: 3,110.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,771.33 : 8,657.41 = 2,073.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,771.33/8,657.41 = 2,073.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,771.33x = 8,657.41 × 2,073.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,771.33x = 17,951,918.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,951,918.80/5,771.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.53

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