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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,778.89, 8,670.33 and 4,199.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,778.89, 8,670.33 and 4,199.09 is: 6,300.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,778.89 : 8,670.33 = 4,199.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,778.89/8,670.33 = 4,199.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,778.89x = 8,670.33 × 4,199.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,778.89x = 36,407,452.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,407,452.65/5,778.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,300.08

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