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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,864.72, 8,797.78 and 2,577.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,864.72, 8,797.78 and 2,577.42 is: 3,866.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,864.72 : 8,797.78 = 2,577.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,864.72/8,797.78 = 2,577.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,864.72x = 8,797.78 × 2,577.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,864.72x = 22,675,574.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,675,574.13/5,864.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.44

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