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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,771.96, 8,655.81 and 2,073.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,771.96, 8,655.81 and 2,073.19 is: 3,109.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,771.96 : 8,655.81 = 2,073.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,771.96/8,655.81 = 2,073.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,771.96x = 8,655.81 × 2,073.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,771.96x = 17,945,138.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,945,138.73/5,771.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.02

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