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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,773.41, 8,657.37 and 2,997.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,773.41, 8,657.37 and 2,997.30 is: 4,494.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,773.41 : 8,657.37 = 2,997.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,773.41/8,657.37 = 2,997.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,773.41x = 8,657.37 × 2,997.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,773.41x = 25,948,735.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,948,735.10/5,773.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.52

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