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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,778.51, 8,666.22 and 1,618.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,778.51, 8,666.22 and 1,618.26 is: 2,426.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,778.51 : 8,666.22 = 1,618.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,778.51/8,666.22 = 1,618.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,778.51x = 8,666.22 × 1,618.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,778.51x = 14,024,197.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,024,197.18/5,778.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,426.96

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