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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,508.37, 8,251.62 and 2,577.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,508.37, 8,251.62 and 2,577.79 is: 3,861.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,508.37 : 8,251.62 = 2,577.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,508.37/8,251.62 = 2,577.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,508.37x = 8,251.62 × 2,577.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,508.37x = 21,270,943.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,270,943.52/5,508.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.57

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