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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,572.07, 8,353.48 and 2,609.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,572.07, 8,353.48 and 2,609.06 is: 3,911.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,572.07 : 8,353.48 = 2,609.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,572.07/8,353.48 = 2,609.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,572.07x = 8,353.48 × 2,609.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,572.07x = 21,794,734.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,794,734.12/5,572.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.42

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