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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,572.61, 8,362.45 and 2,062.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,572.61, 8,362.45 and 2,062.25 is: 3,094.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,572.61 : 8,362.45 = 2,062.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,572.61/8,362.45 = 2,062.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,572.61x = 8,362.45 × 2,062.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,572.61x = 17,245,462.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,245,462.51/5,572.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.68

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