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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,575.39, 8,364.44 and 2,795.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,575.39, 8,364.44 and 2,795.16 is: 4,193.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,575.39 : 8,364.44 = 2,795.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,575.39/8,364.44 = 2,795.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,575.39x = 8,364.44 × 2,795.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,575.39x = 23,379,948.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,379,948.11/5,575.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.42

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