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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,775.68, 8,662.98 and 1,616.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,775.68, 8,662.98 and 1,616.06 is: 2,423.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,775.68 : 8,662.98 = 1,616.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,775.68/8,662.98 = 1,616.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,775.68x = 8,662.98 × 1,616.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,775.68x = 13,999,895.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,999,895.46/5,775.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,423.94

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