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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,775.52, 8,658.09 and 2,076.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,775.52, 8,658.09 and 2,076.88 is: 3,113.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,775.52 : 8,658.09 = 2,076.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,775.52/8,658.09 = 2,076.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,775.52x = 8,658.09 × 2,076.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,775.52x = 17,981,813.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,981,813.96/5,775.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.45

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