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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,575.86, 8,354.91 and 2,943.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,575.86, 8,354.91 and 2,943.27 is: 4,410.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,575.86 : 8,354.91 = 2,943.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,575.86/8,354.91 = 2,943.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,575.86x = 8,354.91 × 2,943.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,575.86x = 24,590,766.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,590,766.99/5,575.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,410.22

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