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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.48, 8,977.80 and 2,864.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.48, 8,977.80 and 2,864.44 is: 4,290.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.48 : 8,977.80 = 2,864.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.48/8,977.80 = 2,864.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.48x = 8,977.80 × 2,864.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.48x = 25,716,369.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,716,369.43/5,994.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,290.01

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