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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,773.57, 8,657.27 and 2,997.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,773.57, 8,657.27 and 2,997.44 is: 4,494.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,773.57 : 8,657.27 = 2,997.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,773.57/8,657.27 = 2,997.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,773.57x = 8,657.27 × 2,997.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,773.57x = 25,949,632.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,949,632.40/5,773.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.56

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