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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,697.41, 8,551.58 and 2,777.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,697.41, 8,551.58 and 2,777.76 is: 4,169.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,697.41 : 8,551.58 = 2,777.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,697.41/8,551.58 = 2,777.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,697.41x = 8,551.58 × 2,777.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,697.41x = 23,754,222.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,754,222.97/5,697.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,169.31

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