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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.81, 8,367.48 and 1,881.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.81, 8,367.48 and 1,881.09 is: 2,821.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.81 : 8,367.48 = 1,881.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.81/8,367.48 = 1,881.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.81x = 8,367.48 × 1,881.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.81x = 15,739,982.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,739,982.95/5,577.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.89

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