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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,775.09, 8,660.49 and 2,076.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,775.09, 8,660.49 and 2,076.33 is: 3,113.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,775.09 : 8,660.49 = 2,076.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,775.09/8,660.49 = 2,076.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,775.09x = 8,660.49 × 2,076.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,775.09x = 17,982,035.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,982,035.20/5,775.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.72

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