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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.44, 8,368.58 and 2,113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.44, 8,368.58 and 2,113.88 is: 3,171.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.44 : 8,368.58 = 2,113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.44/8,368.58 = 2,113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.44x = 8,368.58 × 2,113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.44x = 17,690,137.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,690,137.33/5,577.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.73

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