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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.84, 7,697.38 and 3,059.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.84, 7,697.38 and 3,059.88 is: 4,222.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.84 : 7,697.38 = 3,059.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.84/7,697.38 = 3,059.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.84x = 7,697.38 × 3,059.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.84x = 23,553,059.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,553,059.11/5,577.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.61

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