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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,775.03, 8,656.47 and 2,847.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,775.03, 8,656.47 and 2,847.29 is: 4,267.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,775.03 : 8,656.47 = 2,847.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,775.03/8,656.47 = 2,847.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,775.03x = 8,656.47 × 2,847.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,775.03x = 24,647,437.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,647,437.18/5,775.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,267.93

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