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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,844.36, 8,766.72 and 2,555.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,844.36, 8,766.72 and 2,555.76 is: 3,833.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,844.36 : 8,766.72 = 2,555.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,844.36/8,766.72 = 2,555.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,844.36x = 8,766.72 × 2,555.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,844.36x = 22,405,632.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,405,632.31/5,844.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.72

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