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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,770.93, 8,647.88 and 2,643.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,770.93, 8,647.88 and 2,643.22 is: 3,960.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,770.93 : 8,647.88 = 2,643.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,770.93/8,647.88 = 2,643.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,770.93x = 8,647.88 × 2,643.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,770.93x = 22,858,249.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,858,249.37/5,770.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.93

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