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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,778.52, 8,608.67 and 5,499.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,778.52, 8,608.67 and 5,499.88 is: 8,193.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,778.52 : 8,608.67 = 5,499.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,778.52/8,608.67 = 5,499.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,778.52x = 8,608.67 × 5,499.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,778.52x = 47,346,651.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,346,651.96/5,778.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,193.56

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