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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,797.04, 8,695.55 and 2,877.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,797.04, 8,695.55 and 2,877.39 is: 4,316.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,797.04 : 8,695.55 = 2,877.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,797.04/8,695.55 = 2,877.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,797.04x = 8,695.55 × 2,877.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,797.04x = 25,020,495.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,020,495.81/5,797.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.09

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