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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,775.59, 8,658.18 and 2,076.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,775.59, 8,658.18 and 2,076.95 is: 3,113.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,775.59 : 8,658.18 = 2,076.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,775.59/8,658.18 = 2,076.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,775.59x = 8,658.18 × 2,076.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,775.59x = 17,982,563.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,982,563.66/5,775.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.55

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