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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,777.60, 8,666.40 and 5,194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,777.60, 8,666.40 and 5,194.40 is: 7,791.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,777.60 : 8,666.40 = 5,194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,777.60/8,666.40 = 5,194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,777.60x = 8,666.40 × 5,194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,777.60x = 45,016,748.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,016,748.16/5,777.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,791.60

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