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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,517.06, 8,277.82 and 2,395.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,517.06, 8,277.82 and 2,395.42 is: 3,594.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,517.06 : 8,277.82 = 2,395.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,517.06/8,277.82 = 2,395.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,517.06x = 8,277.82 × 2,395.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,517.06x = 19,828,855.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,828,855.58/5,517.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.10

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