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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,777.30, 8,654.54 and 3,005.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,777.30, 8,654.54 and 3,005.78 is: 4,502.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,777.30 : 8,654.54 = 3,005.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,777.30/8,654.54 = 3,005.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,777.30x = 8,654.54 × 3,005.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,777.30x = 26,013,643.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,013,643.24/5,777.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.73

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