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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,575.97, 8,364.06 and 2,653.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,575.97, 8,364.06 and 2,653.70 is: 3,980.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,575.97 : 8,364.06 = 2,653.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,575.97/8,364.06 = 2,653.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,575.97x = 8,364.06 × 2,653.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,575.97x = 22,195,664.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,195,664.20/5,575.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,980.59

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