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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,774.85, 8,664.42 and 3,003.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,774.85, 8,664.42 and 3,003.45 is: 4,506.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,774.85 : 8,664.42 = 3,003.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,774.85/8,664.42 = 3,003.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,774.85x = 8,664.42 × 3,003.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,774.85x = 26,023,152.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,023,152.25/5,774.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.29

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