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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,775.70, 8,663.55 and 5,046.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,775.70, 8,663.55 and 5,046.70 is: 7,570.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,775.70 : 8,663.55 = 5,046.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,775.70/8,663.55 = 5,046.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,775.70x = 8,663.55 × 5,046.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,775.70x = 43,722,337.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,722,337.79/5,775.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,570.05

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