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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,850.46, 8,778.78 and 2,562.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,850.46, 8,778.78 and 2,562.77 is: 3,845.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,850.46 : 8,778.78 = 2,562.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,850.46/8,778.78 = 2,562.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,850.46x = 8,778.78 × 2,562.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,850.46x = 22,498,015.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,498,015.97/5,850.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,845.51

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