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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,575.83, 8,354.69 and 2,943.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,575.83, 8,354.69 and 2,943.19 is: 4,410.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,575.83 : 8,354.69 = 2,943.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,575.83/8,354.69 = 2,943.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,575.83x = 8,354.69 × 2,943.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,575.83x = 24,589,440.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,589,440.06/5,575.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,410.01

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