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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.93, 8,365.50 and 2,291.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.93, 8,365.50 and 2,291.93 is: 3,437.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.93 : 8,365.50 = 2,291.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.93/8,365.50 = 2,291.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.93x = 8,365.50 × 2,291.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.93x = 19,173,128.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,173,128.96/5,577.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.32

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