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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,572.58, 8,357.81 and 2,798.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,572.58, 8,357.81 and 2,798.51 is: 4,197.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,572.58 : 8,357.81 = 2,798.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,572.58/8,357.81 = 2,798.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,572.58x = 8,357.81 × 2,798.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,572.58x = 23,389,421.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,389,421.77/5,572.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.23

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