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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,777.33, 8,664.44 and 2,854.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,777.33, 8,664.44 and 2,854.85 is: 4,281.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,777.33 : 8,664.44 = 2,854.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,777.33/8,664.44 = 2,854.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,777.33x = 8,664.44 × 2,854.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,777.33x = 24,735,618.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,735,618.94/5,777.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,281.50

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