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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.58, 8,364.22 and 1,627.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.58, 8,364.22 and 1,627.52 is: 2,440.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.58 : 8,364.22 = 1,627.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.58/8,364.22 = 1,627.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.58x = 8,364.22 × 1,627.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.58x = 13,612,935.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,612,935.33/5,577.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.65

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