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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,580.77, 8,365.32 and 2,067.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,580.77, 8,365.32 and 2,067.57 is: 3,099.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,580.77 : 8,365.32 = 2,067.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,580.77/8,365.32 = 2,067.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,580.77x = 8,365.32 × 2,067.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,580.77x = 17,295,884.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,295,884.67/5,580.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.20

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