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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,775.41, 8,663.81 and 2,077.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,775.41, 8,663.81 and 2,077.34 is: 3,116.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,775.41 : 8,663.81 = 2,077.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,775.41/8,663.81 = 2,077.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,775.41x = 8,663.81 × 2,077.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,775.41x = 17,997,625.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,997,625.36/5,775.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.25

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