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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,775.40, 8,663.37 and 2,816.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,775.40, 8,663.37 and 2,816.56 is: 4,224.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,775.40 : 8,663.37 = 2,816.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,775.40/8,663.37 = 2,816.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,775.40x = 8,663.37 × 2,816.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,775.40x = 24,400,901.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,400,901.41/5,775.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,224.97

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