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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.63, 8,360.11 and 2,612.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.63, 8,360.11 and 2,612.53 is: 3,915.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.63 : 8,360.11 = 2,612.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.63/8,360.11 = 2,612.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.63x = 8,360.11 × 2,612.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.63x = 21,841,038.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,841,038.18/5,577.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.83

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