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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,866.68, 8,777.96 and 4,115.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,866.68, 8,777.96 and 4,115.11 is: 6,157.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,866.68 : 8,777.96 = 4,115.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,866.68/8,777.96 = 4,115.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,866.68x = 8,777.96 × 4,115.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,866.68x = 36,122,228.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,122,228.46/5,866.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,157.18

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