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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,576.72, 8,365.47 and 2,289.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,576.72, 8,365.47 and 2,289.98 is: 3,435.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,576.72 : 8,365.47 = 2,289.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,576.72/8,365.47 = 2,289.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,576.72x = 8,365.47 × 2,289.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,576.72x = 19,156,758.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,156,758.99/5,576.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.13

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