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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,773.71, 8,660.57 and 2,075.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,773.71, 8,660.57 and 2,075.94 is: 3,113.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,773.71 : 8,660.57 = 2,075.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,773.71/8,660.57 = 2,075.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,773.71x = 8,660.57 × 2,075.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,773.71x = 17,978,831.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,978,831.83/5,773.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.91

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