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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,769.22, 8,644.38 and 2,992.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,769.22, 8,644.38 and 2,992.06 is: 4,483.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,769.22 : 8,644.38 = 2,992.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,769.22/8,644.38 = 2,992.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,769.22x = 8,644.38 × 2,992.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,769.22x = 25,864,503.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,864,503.62/5,769.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,483.19

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