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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.26, 8,363.79 and 2,414.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.26, 8,363.79 and 2,414.34 is: 3,620.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.26 : 8,363.79 = 2,414.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.26/8,363.79 = 2,414.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.26x = 8,363.79 × 2,414.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.26x = 20,193,032.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,193,032.75/5,577.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.60

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