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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.92, 8,365.26 and 1,681.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.92, 8,365.26 and 1,681.28 is: 2,521.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.92 : 8,365.26 = 1,681.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.92/8,365.26 = 1,681.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.92x = 8,365.26 × 1,681.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.92x = 14,064,344.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,064,344.33/5,577.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,521.43

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