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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,773.70, 8,661.38 and 2,075.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,773.70, 8,661.38 and 2,075.24 is: 3,113.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,773.70 : 8,661.38 = 2,075.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,773.70/8,661.38 = 2,075.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,773.70x = 8,661.38 × 2,075.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,773.70x = 17,974,453.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,974,453.51/5,773.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.16

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