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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,777.95, 8,666.91 and 2,269.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,777.95, 8,666.91 and 2,269.61 is: 3,404.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,777.95 : 8,666.91 = 2,269.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,777.95/8,666.91 = 2,269.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,777.95x = 8,666.91 × 2,269.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,777.95x = 19,670,505.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,670,505.61/5,777.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.41

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