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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,572.70, 8,346.73 and 2,275.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,572.70, 8,346.73 and 2,275.80 is: 3,408.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,572.70 : 8,346.73 = 2,275.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,572.70/8,346.73 = 2,275.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,572.70x = 8,346.73 × 2,275.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,572.70x = 18,995,435.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,995,435.02/5,572.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.66

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