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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,777.91, 8,666.82 and 3,003.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,777.91, 8,666.82 and 3,003.15 is: 4,504.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,777.91 : 8,666.82 = 3,003.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,777.91/8,666.82 = 3,003.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,777.91x = 8,666.82 × 3,003.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,777.91x = 26,027,760.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,027,760.48/5,777.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.70

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