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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,766.80, 8,652.93 and 2,991.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,766.80, 8,652.93 and 2,991.99 is: 4,489.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,766.80 : 8,652.93 = 2,991.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,766.80/8,652.93 = 2,991.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,766.80x = 8,652.93 × 2,991.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,766.80x = 25,889,452.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,889,452.59/5,766.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.40

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