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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,477.74, 7,558.26 and 3,087.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,477.74, 7,558.26 and 3,087.55 is: 4,260.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,477.74 : 7,558.26 = 3,087.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,477.74/7,558.26 = 3,087.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,477.74x = 7,558.26 × 3,087.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,477.74x = 23,336,505.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,336,505.66/5,477.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,260.24

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