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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,575.07, 8,366.22 and 2,415.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,575.07, 8,366.22 and 2,415.59 is: 3,624.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,575.07 : 8,366.22 = 2,415.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,575.07/8,366.22 = 2,415.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,575.07x = 8,366.22 × 2,415.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,575.07x = 20,209,357.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,209,357.37/5,575.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.95

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