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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,781.09, 8,669.58 and 2,082.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,781.09, 8,669.58 and 2,082.33 is: 3,122.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,781.09 : 8,669.58 = 2,082.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,781.09/8,669.58 = 2,082.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,781.09x = 8,669.58 × 2,082.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,781.09x = 18,052,926.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,052,926.52/5,781.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.75

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