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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,771.73, 8,652.41 and 2,073.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,771.73, 8,652.41 and 2,073.09 is: 3,107.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,771.73 : 8,652.41 = 2,073.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,771.73/8,652.41 = 2,073.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,771.73x = 8,652.41 × 2,073.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,771.73x = 17,937,214.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,937,214.28/5,771.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.77

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