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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.63, 8,366.59 and 2,288.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.63, 8,366.59 and 2,288.42 is: 3,432.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.63 : 8,366.59 = 2,288.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.63/8,366.59 = 2,288.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.63x = 8,366.59 × 2,288.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.63x = 19,146,264.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,146,264.29/5,577.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.69

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