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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,503.77, 8,254.22 and 2,383.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,503.77, 8,254.22 and 2,383.65 is: 3,574.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,503.77 : 8,254.22 = 2,383.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,503.77/8,254.22 = 2,383.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,503.77x = 8,254.22 × 2,383.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,503.77x = 19,675,159.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,675,159.58/5,503.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.85

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