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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.94, 8,366.91 and 2,115.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.94, 8,366.91 and 2,115.19 is: 3,172.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.94 : 8,366.91 = 2,115.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.94/8,366.91 = 2,115.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.94x = 8,366.91 × 2,115.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.94x = 17,697,575.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,697,575.51/5,577.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.78

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