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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.27, 8,354.57 and 4,475.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.27, 8,354.57 and 4,475.67 is: 6,704.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.27 : 8,354.57 = 4,475.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.27/8,354.57 = 4,475.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.27x = 8,354.57 × 4,475.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.27x = 37,392,275.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,392,275.93/5,577.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,704.40

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