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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,777.45, 8,671.58 and 3,006.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,777.45, 8,671.58 and 3,006.08 is: 4,511.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,777.45 : 8,671.58 = 3,006.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,777.45/8,671.58 = 3,006.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,777.45x = 8,671.58 × 3,006.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,777.45x = 26,067,463.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,067,463.21/5,777.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.93

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