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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,773.32, 8,652.96 and 2,998.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,773.32, 8,652.96 and 2,998.49 is: 4,494.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,773.32 : 8,652.96 = 2,998.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,773.32/8,652.96 = 2,998.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,773.32x = 8,652.96 × 2,998.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,773.32x = 25,945,770.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,945,770.77/5,773.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.08

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