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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,572.48, 8,362.35 and 2,413.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,572.48, 8,362.35 and 2,413.01 is: 3,621.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,572.48 : 8,362.35 = 2,413.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,572.48/8,362.35 = 2,413.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,572.48x = 8,362.35 × 2,413.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,572.48x = 20,178,423.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,178,423.72/5,572.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.08

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