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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,775.80, 8,663.70 and 4,393.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,775.80, 8,663.70 and 4,393.40 is: 6,590.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,775.80 : 8,663.70 = 4,393.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,775.80/8,663.70 = 4,393.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,775.80x = 8,663.70 × 4,393.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,775.80x = 38,063,099.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,063,099.58/5,775.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,590.10

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