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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,701.58, 8,541.57 and 2,776.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,701.58, 8,541.57 and 2,776.94 is: 4,160.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,701.58 : 8,541.57 = 2,776.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,701.58/8,541.57 = 2,776.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,701.58x = 8,541.57 × 2,776.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,701.58x = 23,719,427.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,719,427.40/5,701.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.15

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