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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,777.26, 8,659.54 and 2,266.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,777.26, 8,659.54 and 2,266.21 is: 3,396.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,777.26 : 8,659.54 = 2,266.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,777.26/8,659.54 = 2,266.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,777.26x = 8,659.54 × 2,266.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,777.26x = 19,624,336.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,624,336.14/5,777.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.82

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