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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,572.70, 8,362.71 and 2,109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,572.70, 8,362.71 and 2,109.98 is: 3,166.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,572.70 : 8,362.71 = 2,109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,572.70/8,362.71 = 2,109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,572.70x = 8,362.71 × 2,109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,572.70x = 17,645,150.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,645,150.85/5,572.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.36

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