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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,775.71, 8,664.51 and 2,854.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,775.71, 8,664.51 and 2,854.04 is: 4,281.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,775.71 : 8,664.51 = 2,854.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,775.71/8,664.51 = 2,854.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,775.71x = 8,664.51 × 2,854.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,775.71x = 24,728,858.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,728,858.12/5,775.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,281.53

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