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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,770.97, 8,650.26 and 2,996.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,770.97, 8,650.26 and 2,996.96 is: 4,492.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,770.97 : 8,650.26 = 2,996.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,770.97/8,650.26 = 2,996.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,770.97x = 8,650.26 × 2,996.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,770.97x = 25,924,439.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,924,439.96/5,770.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.22

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