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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,572.32, 8,410.84 and 5,572.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,572.32, 8,410.84 and 5,572.32 is: 8,410.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,572.32 : 8,410.84 = 5,572.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,572.32/8,410.84 = 5,572.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,572.32x = 8,410.84 × 5,572.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,572.32x = 46,867,891.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,867,891.95/5,572.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,410.84

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