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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,778.94, 8,669.49 and 2,316.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,778.94, 8,669.49 and 2,316.46 is: 3,475.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,778.94 : 8,669.49 = 2,316.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,778.94/8,669.49 = 2,316.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,778.94x = 8,669.49 × 2,316.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,778.94x = 20,082,526.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,082,526.81/5,778.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.12

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