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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,572.69, 8,359.91 and 2,650.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,572.69, 8,359.91 and 2,650.01 is: 3,975.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,572.69 : 8,359.91 = 2,650.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,572.69/8,359.91 = 2,650.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,572.69x = 8,359.91 × 2,650.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,572.69x = 22,153,799.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,153,799.99/5,572.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.42

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