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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,774.91, 8,662.36 and 1,392.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,774.91, 8,662.36 and 1,392.36 is: 2,088.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,774.91 : 8,662.36 = 1,392.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,774.91/8,662.36 = 1,392.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,774.91x = 8,662.36 × 1,392.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,774.91x = 12,061,123.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,061,123.57/5,774.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,088.54

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