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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,775.47, 8,661.06 and 2,076.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,775.47, 8,661.06 and 2,076.69 is: 3,114.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,775.47 : 8,661.06 = 2,076.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,775.47/8,661.06 = 2,076.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,775.47x = 8,661.06 × 2,076.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,775.47x = 17,986,336.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,986,336.69/5,775.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.26

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