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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.48, 8,368.34 and 2,617.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.48, 8,368.34 and 2,617.54 is: 3,927.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.48 : 8,368.34 = 2,617.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.48/8,368.34 = 2,617.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.48x = 8,368.34 × 2,617.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.48x = 21,904,464.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,904,464.68/5,577.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,927.30

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