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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,845.37, 8,770.91 and 2,557.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,845.37, 8,770.91 and 2,557.98 is: 3,838.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,845.37 : 8,770.91 = 2,557.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,845.37/8,770.91 = 2,557.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,845.37x = 8,770.91 × 2,557.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,845.37x = 22,435,799.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,435,799.57/5,845.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,838.22

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