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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.04, 8,365.56 and 2,657.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.04, 8,365.56 and 2,657.41 is: 3,986.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.04 : 8,365.56 = 2,657.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.04/8,365.56 = 2,657.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.04x = 8,365.56 × 2,657.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.04x = 22,230,722.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,230,722.80/5,577.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.12

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