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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.66, 8,365.14 and 2,291.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.66, 8,365.14 and 2,291.67 is: 3,436.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.66 : 8,365.14 = 2,291.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.66/8,365.14 = 2,291.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.66x = 8,365.14 × 2,291.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.66x = 19,170,140.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,170,140.38/5,577.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.95

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