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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,774.68, 8,661.06 and 2,076.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,774.68, 8,661.06 and 2,076.16 is: 3,113.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,774.68 : 8,661.06 = 2,076.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,774.68/8,661.06 = 2,076.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,774.68x = 8,661.06 × 2,076.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,774.68x = 17,981,746.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,981,746.33/5,774.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.89

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