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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,777.64, 8,668.98 and 2,489.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,777.64, 8,668.98 and 2,489.94 is: 3,736.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,777.64 : 8,668.98 = 2,489.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,777.64/8,668.98 = 2,489.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,777.64x = 8,668.98 × 2,489.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,777.64x = 21,585,240.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,585,240.06/5,777.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.00

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