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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,780.66, 8,664.83 and 3,004.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,780.66, 8,664.83 and 3,004.53 is: 4,503.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,780.66 : 8,664.83 = 3,004.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,780.66/8,664.83 = 3,004.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,780.66x = 8,664.83 × 3,004.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,780.66x = 26,033,726.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,033,726.66/5,780.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.59

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