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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.64, 8,357.22 and 1,872.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.64, 8,357.22 and 1,872.90 is: 2,809.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.64 : 8,357.22 = 1,872.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.64/8,357.22 = 1,872.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.64x = 8,357.22 × 1,872.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.64x = 15,652,237.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,652,237.34/5,570.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,809.77

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