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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,572.65, 8,356.69 and 2,410.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,572.65, 8,356.69 and 2,410.27 is: 3,614.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,572.65 : 8,356.69 = 2,410.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,572.65/8,356.69 = 2,410.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,572.65x = 8,356.69 × 2,410.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,572.65x = 20,141,879.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,141,879.86/5,572.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.42

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