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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.68, 8,363.28 and 2,110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.68, 8,363.28 and 2,110.88 is: 3,165.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.68 : 8,363.28 = 2,110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.68/8,363.28 = 2,110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.68x = 8,363.28 × 2,110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.68x = 17,653,880.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,653,880.49/5,577.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.09

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