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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,584.77, 8,377.23 and 2,297.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,584.77, 8,377.23 and 2,297.13 is: 3,445.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,584.77 : 8,377.23 = 2,297.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,584.77/8,377.23 = 2,297.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,584.77x = 8,377.23 × 2,297.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,584.77x = 19,243,586.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,243,586.35/5,584.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.73

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