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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.10, 8,368.89 and 2,292.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.10, 8,368.89 and 2,292.55 is: 3,440.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.10 : 8,368.89 = 2,292.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.10/8,368.89 = 2,292.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.10x = 8,368.89 × 2,292.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.10x = 19,186,098.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,186,098.77/5,577.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.16

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