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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,573.23, 8,359.94 and 2,650.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,573.23, 8,359.94 and 2,650.95 is: 3,976.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,573.23 : 8,359.94 = 2,650.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,573.23/8,359.94 = 2,650.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,573.23x = 8,359.94 × 2,650.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,573.23x = 22,161,782.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,161,782.94/5,573.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.47

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