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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,775.31, 8,660.67 and 2,076.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,775.31, 8,660.67 and 2,076.40 is: 3,113.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,775.31 : 8,660.67 = 2,076.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,775.31/8,660.67 = 2,076.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,775.31x = 8,660.67 × 2,076.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,775.31x = 17,983,015.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,983,015.19/5,775.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.77

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