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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,773.47, 8,658.06 and 2,074.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,773.47, 8,658.06 and 2,074.69 is: 3,111.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,773.47 : 8,658.06 = 2,074.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,773.47/8,658.06 = 2,074.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,773.47x = 8,658.06 × 2,074.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,773.47x = 17,962,790.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,962,790.50/5,773.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.26

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