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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.10, 8,365.75 and 2,654.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.10, 8,365.75 and 2,654.82 is: 3,982.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.10 : 8,365.75 = 2,654.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.10/8,365.75 = 2,654.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.10x = 8,365.75 × 2,654.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.10x = 22,209,553.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,209,553.78/5,577.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.28

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