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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,775.06, 8,664.87 and 3,003.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,775.06, 8,664.87 and 3,003.47 is: 4,506.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,775.06 : 8,664.87 = 3,003.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,775.06/8,664.87 = 3,003.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,775.06x = 8,664.87 × 3,003.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,775.06x = 26,024,633.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,024,633.77/5,775.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.38

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