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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.68, 8,366.52 and 1,681.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.68, 8,366.52 and 1,681.58 is: 2,522.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.68 : 8,366.52 = 1,681.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.68/8,366.52 = 1,681.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.68x = 8,366.52 × 1,681.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.68x = 14,068,972.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,068,972.70/5,577.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.37

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