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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,774.60, 8,661.90 and 4,127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,774.60, 8,661.90 and 4,127.60 is: 6,191.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,774.60 : 8,661.90 = 4,127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,774.60/8,661.90 = 4,127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,774.60x = 8,661.90 × 4,127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,774.60x = 35,752,858.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,752,858.44/5,774.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,191.40

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