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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,777.71, 8,664.44 and 2,078.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,777.71, 8,664.44 and 2,078.94 is: 3,117.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,777.71 : 8,664.44 = 2,078.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,777.71/8,664.44 = 2,078.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,777.71x = 8,664.44 × 2,078.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,777.71x = 18,012,872.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,012,872.99/5,777.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.65

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