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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,774.25, 8,663.54 and 2,999.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,774.25, 8,663.54 and 2,999.19 is: 4,499.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,774.25 : 8,663.54 = 2,999.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,774.25/8,663.54 = 2,999.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,774.25x = 8,663.54 × 2,999.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,774.25x = 25,983,602.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,983,602.53/5,774.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.91

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