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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,572.74, 8,361.27 and 2,287.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,572.74, 8,361.27 and 2,287.38 is: 3,431.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,572.74 : 8,361.27 = 2,287.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,572.74/8,361.27 = 2,287.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,572.74x = 8,361.27 × 2,287.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,572.74x = 19,125,401.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,125,401.77/5,572.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.96

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