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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,775.07, 8,659.52 and 2,998.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,775.07, 8,659.52 and 2,998.95 is: 4,496.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,775.07 : 8,659.52 = 2,998.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,775.07/8,659.52 = 2,998.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,775.07x = 8,659.52 × 2,998.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,775.07x = 25,969,452.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,969,452.51/5,775.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.82

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