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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,572.32, 8,361.95 and 5,053.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,572.32, 8,361.95 and 5,053.26 is: 7,583.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,572.32 : 8,361.95 = 5,053.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,572.32/8,361.95 = 5,053.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,572.32x = 8,361.95 × 5,053.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,572.32x = 42,255,107.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,255,107.46/5,572.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,583.04

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