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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.72, 8,367.84 and 1,829.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.72, 8,367.84 and 1,829.72 is: 2,744.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.72 : 8,367.84 = 1,829.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.72/8,367.84 = 1,829.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.72x = 8,367.84 × 1,829.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.72x = 15,310,762.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,310,762.37/5,577.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,744.99

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