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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,775.64, 8,651.40 and 5,360.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,775.64, 8,651.40 and 5,360.56 is: 8,029.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,775.64 : 8,651.40 = 5,360.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,775.64/8,651.40 = 5,360.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,775.64x = 8,651.40 × 5,360.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,775.64x = 46,376,348.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,376,348.78/5,775.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,029.65

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