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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,773.44, 8,662.59 and 2,264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,773.44, 8,662.59 and 2,264.52 is: 3,397.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,773.44 : 8,662.59 = 2,264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,773.44/8,662.59 = 2,264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,773.44x = 8,662.59 × 2,264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,773.44x = 19,616,608.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,616,608.31/5,773.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.73

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