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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,775.66, 8,024.18 and 5,706.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,775.66, 8,024.18 and 5,706.54 is: 7,928.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,775.66 : 8,024.18 = 5,706.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,775.66/8,024.18 = 5,706.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,775.66x = 8,024.18 × 5,706.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,775.66x = 45,790,275.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,790,275.60/5,775.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,928.15

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