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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.83, 7,702.61 and 3,591.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.83, 7,702.61 and 3,591.84 is: 4,960.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.83 : 7,702.61 = 3,591.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.83/7,702.61 = 3,591.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.83x = 7,702.61 × 3,591.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.83x = 27,666,524.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,666,524.74/5,577.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,960.09

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