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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,777.37, 8,664.98 and 2,267.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,777.37, 8,664.98 and 2,267.24 is: 3,400.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,777.37 : 8,664.98 = 2,267.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,777.37/8,664.98 = 2,267.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,777.37x = 8,664.98 × 2,267.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,777.37x = 19,645,534.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,645,534.59/5,777.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.43

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