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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.45, 8,365.40 and 3,083.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.45, 8,365.40 and 3,083.24 is: 4,624.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.45 : 8,365.40 = 3,083.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.45/8,365.40 = 3,083.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.45x = 8,365.40 × 3,083.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.45x = 25,792,478.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,792,478.65/5,577.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.42

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