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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,778.93, 8,668.40 and 2,313.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,778.93, 8,668.40 and 2,313.75 is: 3,470.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,778.93 : 8,668.40 = 2,313.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,778.93/8,668.40 = 2,313.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,778.93x = 8,668.40 × 2,313.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,778.93x = 20,056,498.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,056,498.93/5,778.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.63

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