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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,773.83, 8,658.62 and 2,075.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,773.83, 8,658.62 and 2,075.07 is: 3,111.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,773.83 : 8,658.62 = 2,075.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,773.83/8,658.62 = 2,075.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,773.83x = 8,658.62 × 2,075.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,773.83x = 17,967,242.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,967,242.60/5,773.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.84

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