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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,773.59, 8,654.19 and 2,999.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,773.59, 8,654.19 and 2,999.58 is: 4,496.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,773.59 : 8,654.19 = 2,999.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,773.59/8,654.19 = 2,999.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,773.59x = 8,654.19 × 2,999.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,773.59x = 25,958,935.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,958,935.24/5,773.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.15

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