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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,778.87, 8,666.55 and 3,004.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,778.87, 8,666.55 and 3,004.02 is: 4,505.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,778.87 : 8,666.55 = 3,004.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,778.87/8,666.55 = 3,004.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,778.87x = 8,666.55 × 3,004.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,778.87x = 26,034,500.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,034,500.80/5,778.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.12

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