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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,772.06, 8,661.87 and 3,176.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,772.06, 8,661.87 and 3,176.82 is: 4,767.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,772.06 : 8,661.87 = 3,176.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,772.06/8,661.87 = 3,176.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,772.06x = 8,661.87 × 3,176.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,772.06x = 27,517,201.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,517,201.85/5,772.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,767.31

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