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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,572.56, 8,358.96 and 2,651.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,572.56, 8,358.96 and 2,651.16 is: 3,976.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,572.56 : 8,358.96 = 2,651.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,572.56/8,358.96 = 2,651.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,572.56x = 8,358.96 × 2,651.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,572.56x = 22,160,940.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,160,940.39/5,572.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.80

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