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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,773.98, 8,668.26 and 3,311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,773.98, 8,668.26 and 3,311.04 is: 4,970.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,773.98 : 8,668.26 = 3,311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,773.98/8,668.26 = 3,311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,773.98x = 8,668.26 × 3,311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,773.98x = 28,700,955.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,700,955.59/5,773.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,970.74

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