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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,777.85, 8,661.55 and 2,079.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,777.85, 8,661.55 and 2,079.21 is: 3,116.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,777.85 : 8,661.55 = 2,079.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,777.85/8,661.55 = 2,079.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,777.85x = 8,661.55 × 2,079.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,777.85x = 18,009,181.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,009,181.38/5,777.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.93

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