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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,814.78, 8,718.67 and 2,064.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,814.78, 8,718.67 and 2,064.73 is: 3,095.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,814.78 : 8,718.67 = 2,064.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,814.78/8,718.67 = 2,064.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,814.78x = 8,718.67 × 2,064.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,814.78x = 18,001,699.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,001,699.51/5,814.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.85

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