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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,572.29, 8,359.37 and 2,649.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,572.29, 8,359.37 and 2,649.62 is: 3,974.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,572.29 : 8,359.37 = 2,649.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,572.29/8,359.37 = 2,649.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,572.29x = 8,359.37 × 2,649.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,572.29x = 22,149,098.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,149,098.89/5,572.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,974.86

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