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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,777.77, 8,667.74 and 1,881.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,777.77, 8,667.74 and 1,881.13 is: 2,822.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,777.77 : 8,667.74 = 1,881.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,777.77/8,667.74 = 1,881.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,777.77x = 8,667.74 × 1,881.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,777.77x = 16,305,145.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,305,145.75/5,777.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.05

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