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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.09, 8,358.35 and 4,179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.09, 8,358.35 and 4,179.44 is: 6,263.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.09 : 8,358.35 = 4,179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.09/8,358.35 = 4,179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.09x = 8,358.35 × 4,179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.09x = 34,933,159.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,933,159.64/5,577.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,263.69

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