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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,727.56, 8,592.66 and 1,778.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,727.56, 8,592.66 and 1,778.60 is: 2,668.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,727.56 : 8,592.66 = 1,778.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,727.56/8,592.66 = 1,778.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,727.56x = 8,592.66 × 1,778.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,727.56x = 15,282,926.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,282,926.56/5,727.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,668.32

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