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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,778.96, 8,667.60 and 2,080.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,778.96, 8,667.60 and 2,080.62 is: 3,120.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,778.96 : 8,667.60 = 2,080.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,778.96/8,667.60 = 2,080.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,778.96x = 8,667.60 × 2,080.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,778.96x = 18,033,981.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,033,981.91/5,778.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.63

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