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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.57, 8,022.17 and 2,577.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.57, 8,022.17 and 2,577.29 is: 3,861.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.57 : 8,022.17 = 2,577.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.57/8,022.17 = 2,577.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.57x = 8,022.17 × 2,577.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.57x = 20,675,424.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,675,424.85/5,354.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.27

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