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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,774.52, 8,663.22 and 2,311.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,774.52, 8,663.22 and 2,311.68 is: 3,468.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,774.52 : 8,663.22 = 2,311.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,774.52/8,663.22 = 2,311.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,774.52x = 8,663.22 × 2,311.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,774.52x = 20,026,592.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,026,592.41/5,774.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.10

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