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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,578.38, 8,355.83 and 2,653.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,578.38, 8,355.83 and 2,653.74 is: 3,975.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,578.38 : 8,355.83 = 2,653.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,578.38/8,355.83 = 2,653.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,578.38x = 8,355.83 × 2,653.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,578.38x = 22,174,187.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,174,187.04/5,578.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.02

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