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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,775.39, 8,663.28 and 3,309.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,775.39, 8,663.28 and 3,309.06 is: 4,963.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,775.39 : 8,663.28 = 3,309.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,775.39/8,663.28 = 3,309.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,775.39x = 8,663.28 × 3,309.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,775.39x = 28,667,313.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,667,313.32/5,775.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,963.70

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