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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,777.46, 8,671.05 and 2,493.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,777.46, 8,671.05 and 2,493.05 is: 3,741.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,777.46 : 8,671.05 = 2,493.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,777.46/8,671.05 = 2,493.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,777.46x = 8,671.05 × 2,493.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,777.46x = 21,617,317.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,617,317.85/5,777.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.66

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