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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,778.31, 8,665.89 and 1,618.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,778.31, 8,665.89 and 1,618.06 is: 2,426.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,778.31 : 8,665.89 = 1,618.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,778.31/8,665.89 = 1,618.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,778.31x = 8,665.89 × 1,618.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,778.31x = 14,021,929.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,021,929.97/5,778.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,426.65

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