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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,770.92, 8,657.46 and 2,847.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,770.92, 8,657.46 and 2,847.72 is: 4,272.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,770.92 : 8,657.46 = 2,847.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,770.92/8,657.46 = 2,847.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,770.92x = 8,657.46 × 2,847.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,770.92x = 24,654,021.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,654,021.99/5,770.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.11

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