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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,768.26, 8,655.12 and 2,993.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,768.26, 8,655.12 and 2,993.44 is: 4,491.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,768.26 : 8,655.12 = 2,993.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,768.26/8,655.12 = 2,993.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,768.26x = 8,655.12 × 2,993.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,768.26x = 25,908,582.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,908,582.41/5,768.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.58

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