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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,777.55, 8,663.58 and 2,852.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,777.55, 8,663.58 and 2,852.44 is: 4,277.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,777.55 : 8,663.58 = 2,852.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,777.55/8,663.58 = 2,852.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,777.55x = 8,663.58 × 2,852.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,777.55x = 24,712,320.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,712,320.48/5,777.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,277.30

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