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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,785.77, 8,673.78 and 2,273.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,785.77, 8,673.78 and 2,273.82 is: 3,408.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,785.77 : 8,673.78 = 2,273.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,785.77/8,673.78 = 2,273.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,785.77x = 8,673.78 × 2,273.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,785.77x = 19,722,614.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,722,614.44/5,785.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.81

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