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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,496.67, 8,244.96 and 2,572.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,496.67, 8,244.96 and 2,572.93 is: 3,859.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,496.67 : 8,244.96 = 2,572.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,496.67/8,244.96 = 2,572.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,496.67x = 8,244.96 × 2,572.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,496.67x = 21,213,704.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,213,704.93/5,496.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,859.37

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