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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,530.95, 8,296.67 and 2,572.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,530.95, 8,296.67 and 2,572.17 is: 3,858.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,530.95 : 8,296.67 = 2,572.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,530.95/8,296.67 = 2,572.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,530.95x = 8,296.67 × 2,572.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,530.95x = 21,340,432.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,340,432.81/5,530.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.37

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