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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,572.73, 8,359.19 and 2,650.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,572.73, 8,359.19 and 2,650.45 is: 3,975.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,572.73 : 8,359.19 = 2,650.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,572.73/8,359.19 = 2,650.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,572.73x = 8,359.19 × 2,650.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,572.73x = 22,155,560.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,155,560.09/5,572.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.71

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