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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,775.42, 8,663.13 and 1,392.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,775.42, 8,663.13 and 1,392.88 is: 2,089.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,775.42 : 8,663.13 = 1,392.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,775.42/8,663.13 = 1,392.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,775.42x = 8,663.13 × 1,392.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,775.42x = 12,066,693.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,066,693.55/5,775.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.32

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