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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,768.55, 8,655.56 and 2,993.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,768.55, 8,655.56 and 2,993.74 is: 4,492.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,768.55 : 8,655.56 = 2,993.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,768.55/8,655.56 = 2,993.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,768.55x = 8,655.56 × 2,993.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,768.55x = 25,912,496.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,912,496.19/5,768.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.03

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