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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,773.81, 8,659.76 and 2,075.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,773.81, 8,659.76 and 2,075.35 is: 3,112.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,773.81 : 8,659.76 = 2,075.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,773.81/8,659.76 = 2,075.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,773.81x = 8,659.76 × 2,075.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,773.81x = 17,971,989.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,971,989.62/5,773.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.68

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