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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,773.94, 8,660.11 and 2,075.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,773.94, 8,660.11 and 2,075.64 is: 3,113.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,773.94 : 8,660.11 = 2,075.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,773.94/8,660.11 = 2,075.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,773.94x = 8,660.11 × 2,075.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,773.94x = 17,975,270.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,975,270.72/5,773.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.17

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