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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,777.85, 8,668.52 and 2,444.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,777.85, 8,668.52 and 2,444.38 is: 3,667.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,777.85 : 8,668.52 = 2,444.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,777.85/8,668.52 = 2,444.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,777.85x = 8,668.52 × 2,444.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,777.85x = 21,189,180.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,189,180.95/5,777.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.31

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