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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.08, 7,701.57 and 3,591.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.08, 7,701.57 and 3,591.09 is: 4,959.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.08 : 7,701.57 = 3,591.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.08/7,701.57 = 3,591.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.08x = 7,701.57 × 3,591.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.08x = 27,657,031.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,657,031.01/5,577.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,959.06

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