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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.24, 8,367.10 and 2,114.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.24, 8,367.10 and 2,114.52 is: 3,172.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.24 : 8,367.10 = 2,114.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.24/8,367.10 = 2,114.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.24x = 8,367.10 × 2,114.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.24x = 17,692,400.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,692,400.29/5,577.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.25

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