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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.70, 8,376.94 and 4,910.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.70, 8,376.94 and 4,910.83 is: 7,375.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.70 : 8,376.94 = 4,910.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.70/8,376.94 = 4,910.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.70x = 8,376.94 × 4,910.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.70x = 41,137,728.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,137,728.26/5,577.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,375.39

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