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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,578.60, 8,367.90 and 2,115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,578.60, 8,367.90 and 2,115.40 is: 3,173.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,578.60 : 8,367.90 = 2,115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,578.60/8,367.90 = 2,115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,578.60x = 8,367.90 × 2,115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,578.60x = 17,701,455.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,701,455.66/5,578.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,173.10

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