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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,778.37, 8,654.32 and 5,113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,778.37, 8,654.32 and 5,113.36 is: 7,658.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,778.37 : 8,654.32 = 5,113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,778.37/8,654.32 = 5,113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,778.37x = 8,654.32 × 5,113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,778.37x = 44,252,653.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,252,653.72/5,778.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,658.33

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