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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,775.45, 8,647.53 and 2,996.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,775.45, 8,647.53 and 2,996.30 is: 4,486.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,775.45 : 8,647.53 = 2,996.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,775.45/8,647.53 = 2,996.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,775.45x = 8,647.53 × 2,996.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,775.45x = 25,910,594.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,910,594.14/5,775.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,486.33

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