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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,782.68, 8,671.97 and 2,083.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,782.68, 8,671.97 and 2,083.91 is: 3,125.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,782.68 : 8,671.97 = 2,083.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,782.68/8,671.97 = 2,083.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,782.68x = 8,671.97 × 2,083.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,782.68x = 18,071,551.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,071,551.22/5,782.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.12

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