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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,773.96, 8,661.74 and 2,075.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,773.96, 8,661.74 and 2,075.50 is: 3,113.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,773.96 : 8,661.74 = 2,075.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,773.96/8,661.74 = 2,075.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,773.96x = 8,661.74 × 2,075.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,773.96x = 17,977,430.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,977,430.99/5,773.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.54

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