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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.63, 8,370.51 and 4,495.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.63, 8,370.51 and 4,495.06 is: 6,745.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.63 : 8,370.51 = 4,495.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.63/8,370.51 = 4,495.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.63x = 8,370.51 × 4,495.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.63x = 37,625,944.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,625,944.68/5,577.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,745.87

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