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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.68, 8,365.12 and 2,291.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.68, 8,365.12 and 2,291.68 is: 3,436.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.68 : 8,365.12 = 2,291.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.68/8,365.12 = 2,291.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.68x = 8,365.12 × 2,291.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.68x = 19,170,178.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,170,178.20/5,577.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.94

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