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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,576.73, 8,365.19 and 2,654.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,576.73, 8,365.19 and 2,654.45 is: 3,981.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,576.73 : 8,365.19 = 2,654.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,576.73/8,365.19 = 2,654.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,576.73x = 8,365.19 × 2,654.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,576.73x = 22,204,923.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,204,923.50/5,576.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.71

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