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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,777.27, 8,658.95 and 2,652.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,777.27, 8,658.95 and 2,652.97 is: 3,976.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,777.27 : 8,658.95 = 2,652.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,777.27/8,658.95 = 2,652.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,777.27x = 8,658.95 × 2,652.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,777.27x = 22,971,930.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,971,930.83/5,777.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.26

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