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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,777.72, 8,668.44 and 4,006.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,777.72, 8,668.44 and 4,006.25 is: 6,010.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,777.72 : 8,668.44 = 4,006.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,777.72/8,668.44 = 4,006.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,777.72x = 8,668.44 × 4,006.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,777.72x = 34,727,917.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,727,917.72/5,777.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,010.66

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