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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,812.68, 8,717.65 and 2,064.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,812.68, 8,717.65 and 2,064.14 is: 3,095.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,812.68 : 8,717.65 = 2,064.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,812.68/8,717.65 = 2,064.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,812.68x = 8,717.65 × 2,064.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,812.68x = 17,994,466.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,994,466.70/5,812.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.73

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