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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.30, 8,366.54 and 2,068.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.30, 8,366.54 and 2,068.25 is: 3,102.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.30 : 8,366.54 = 2,068.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.30/8,366.54 = 2,068.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.30x = 8,366.54 × 2,068.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.30x = 17,304,044.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,304,044.18/5,577.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.58

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