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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,586.95, 8,383.77 and 2,077.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,586.95, 8,383.77 and 2,077.28 is: 3,117.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,586.95 : 8,383.77 = 2,077.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,586.95/8,383.77 = 2,077.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,586.95x = 8,383.77 × 2,077.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,586.95x = 17,415,427.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,415,427.27/5,586.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.16

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