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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,775.97, 8,664.20 and 2,265.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,775.97, 8,664.20 and 2,265.67 is: 3,398.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,775.97 : 8,664.20 = 2,265.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,775.97/8,664.20 = 2,265.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,775.97x = 8,664.20 × 2,265.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,775.97x = 19,630,163.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,630,163.36/5,775.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.59

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