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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,775.60, 8,663.72 and 2,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,775.60, 8,663.72 and 2,444.40 is: 3,666.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,775.60 : 8,663.72 = 2,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,775.60/8,663.72 = 2,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,775.60x = 8,663.72 × 2,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,775.60x = 21,177,597.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,177,597.17/5,775.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.74

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