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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.30, 8,362.74 and 2,292.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.30, 8,362.74 and 2,292.66 is: 3,437.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.30 : 8,362.74 = 2,292.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.30/8,362.74 = 2,292.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.30x = 8,362.74 × 2,292.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.30x = 19,172,919.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,172,919.49/5,577.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.67

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