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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,778.46, 8,672.55 and 2,494.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,778.46, 8,672.55 and 2,494.05 is: 3,743.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,778.46 : 8,672.55 = 2,494.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,778.46/8,672.55 = 2,494.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,778.46x = 8,672.55 × 2,494.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,778.46x = 21,629,773.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,629,773.33/5,778.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,743.17

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