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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,575.66, 8,365.92 and 2,289.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,575.66, 8,365.92 and 2,289.52 is: 3,435.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,575.66 : 8,365.92 = 2,289.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,575.66/8,365.92 = 2,289.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,575.66x = 8,365.92 × 2,289.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,575.66x = 19,153,941.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,153,941.16/5,575.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.28

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