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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,771.83, 8,654.91 and 2,073.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,771.83, 8,654.91 and 2,073.55 is: 3,109.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,771.83 : 8,654.91 = 2,073.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,771.83/8,654.91 = 2,073.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,771.83x = 8,654.91 × 2,073.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,771.83x = 17,946,388.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,946,388.63/5,771.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.31

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