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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,845.77, 8,771.63 and 2,558.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,845.77, 8,771.63 and 2,558.88 is: 3,839.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,845.77 : 8,771.63 = 2,558.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,845.77/8,771.63 = 2,558.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,845.77x = 8,771.63 × 2,558.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,845.77x = 22,445,535.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,445,535.78/5,845.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,839.62

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