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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,572.74, 8,359.18 and 2,650.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,572.74, 8,359.18 and 2,650.44 is: 3,975.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,572.74 : 8,359.18 = 2,650.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,572.74/8,359.18 = 2,650.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,572.74x = 8,359.18 × 2,650.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,572.74x = 22,155,505.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,155,505.04/5,572.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.69

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