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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.33, 8,364.62 and 2,617.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.33, 8,364.62 and 2,617.82 is: 3,926.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.33 : 8,364.62 = 2,617.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.33/8,364.62 = 2,617.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.33x = 8,364.62 × 2,617.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.33x = 21,897,034.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,897,034.25/5,577.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.08

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