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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,572.53, 8,358.93 and 2,651.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,572.53, 8,358.93 and 2,651.13 is: 3,976.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,572.53 : 8,358.93 = 2,651.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,572.53/8,358.93 = 2,651.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,572.53x = 8,358.93 × 2,651.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,572.53x = 22,160,610.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,160,610.09/5,572.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.76

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