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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,753.33, 8,625.30 and 2,980.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,753.33, 8,625.30 and 2,980.81 is: 4,468.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,753.33 : 8,625.30 = 2,980.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,753.33/8,625.30 = 2,980.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,753.33x = 8,625.30 × 2,980.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,753.33x = 25,710,380.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,710,380.49/5,753.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,468.78

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