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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,774.83, 8,663.40 and 2,077.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,774.83, 8,663.40 and 2,077.36 is: 3,116.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,774.83 : 8,663.40 = 2,077.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,774.83/8,663.40 = 2,077.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,774.83x = 8,663.40 × 2,077.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,774.83x = 17,996,978.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,996,978.97/5,774.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.45

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