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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.35, 7,694.63 and 3,560.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.35, 7,694.63 and 3,560.84 is: 4,912.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.35 : 7,694.63 = 3,560.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.35/7,694.63 = 3,560.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.35x = 7,694.63 × 3,560.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.35x = 27,399,347.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,399,347.72/5,577.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,912.61

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