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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,572.75, 8,361.15 and 2,110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,572.75, 8,361.15 and 2,110 is: 3,165.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,572.75 : 8,361.15 = 2,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,572.75/8,361.15 = 2,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,572.75x = 8,361.15 × 2,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,572.75x = 17,642,026.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,642,026.50/5,572.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.77

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