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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,773.25, 8,656.79 and 2,997.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,773.25, 8,656.79 and 2,997.13 is: 4,494.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,773.25 : 8,656.79 = 2,997.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,773.25/8,656.79 = 2,997.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,773.25x = 8,656.79 × 2,997.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,773.25x = 25,945,525.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,945,525.01/5,773.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.09

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