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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,773.64, 8,659.67 and 2,075.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,773.64, 8,659.67 and 2,075.36 is: 3,112.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,773.64 : 8,659.67 = 2,075.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,773.64/8,659.67 = 2,075.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,773.64x = 8,659.67 × 2,075.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,773.64x = 17,971,879.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,971,879.06/5,773.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.75

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