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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,775.38, 8,655.08 and 3,304.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,775.38, 8,655.08 and 3,304.98 is: 4,952.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,775.38 : 8,655.08 = 3,304.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,775.38/8,655.08 = 3,304.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,775.38x = 8,655.08 × 3,304.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,775.38x = 28,604,866.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,604,866.30/5,775.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.90

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