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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.31, 8,369.21 and 2,499.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.31, 8,369.21 and 2,499.31 is: 3,750.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.31 : 8,369.21 = 2,499.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.31/8,369.21 = 2,499.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.31x = 8,369.21 × 2,499.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.31x = 20,917,250.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,917,250.25/5,577.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.42

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